Object Description
This very rare Georgian period marble floor was reclaimed from a Norfolk Estate. The tiles shown have been washed.
Available as one lot. £ 260 m2
This very rare Georgian period marble floor was reclaimed from a Norfolk Estate. The tiles shown have been washed.
Available as one lot. £ 260 m2
Style
Georgian
Date of Manufacture
Circa 1780
Period
18th Century
Origin
Italy
Materials and Techniques
Handcrafted, Carrara Marble
Wear
-Wear consistent with age and use
-Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches
Dimensions
There are 2 sizes of triangles and 2 sizes of square tile
15 Small triangles
8 Large triangles
43 Small squares ( 62.5 cm square)
26 Large squares (68.5 cm square)
Thickness varies from 20 to 35 mm as they are hand cut
Weight
Pallet 1 – 1215 kg
Pallet 2 – 950 kg
Pallet 3 – 1015 kg
= 3,180 kg in total
This lot consists of two sizes of tile, the majority being 62.5 cm square. Assuming the slightly larger tiles are reduced to this size, there would be a minimum coverage of 32.8 m2.
A good quantity of further slightly damaged tiles are included, which could be cut into a border, further increasing the area.
The tiles are generally quite clean on the backs. There is a thin coating of lime. The backs are hand cut.
By appointment only.
Directions
From the M50 / Ross-on-Wye
At the end of the M50 take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50) Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, Stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, singed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located on the right hand side, the site is called; Grove Farm / The Grove.
From A49 Hereford
Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 singed Wormelow / Monmouth, Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located on the right hand side on Grove Farm / The Grove.
UK Heritage
Grove Barn
Wormelow
Herefordshire
HR2 8EG
United Kingdom