Antique Statuary Marble Fireplace

A french statuary ormolu fireplace mantel stock no 7686 a delicate louis xvi style veined statuary marble and gilt ormolu antique fireplace mantel.

Antique statuary marble fireplace.

Marble antique fireplaces mantels. Below are the components that make up an antique fireplace and mantel. A square shelf sits above a plain frieze flanked by stepped jambs with splayed separation moulding to lower frieze line all resting on moulded foot blocks. Marble fireplace mantel featuring female statues and floral swags carved detail.

Skip to page navigation. About a handsome period victorian style lightly veined statuary marble fireplace surround of simple form. A brief history of marble. What components make up an antique fireplace and mantel.

This piece will suit a variety of interiors. The moulded shelf sits above a plain frieze centred by a swag rosette and ribbon enhanced tablet. Some of these fireplaces have ornate designs or tiles and have differing degrees of repair and restoration. The panelled frieze with ormolu bell flower swags is flanked by square ormolu paterae end blocks supported on stop fluted pilaster jambs decorated with ormolu husks.

Generally the most prized marble has been statuary marble a very white form of carrara marble with very little veining and this is generally found only in the best quality chimney pieces. Some antique mantels can be so elaborate that they reach the ceiling. Antique fireplace surrounds come in different materials and designs from cast iron and wood to marble. Antique mantels often have decorative framework that surround the fireplace.

A large and fine early regency statuary marble antique fireplace surround delicately elegant in it s simplicity. Antique marble fireplaces and mantels come in a variety of marbles including carrara statuary white st annes belgium black and rouge being the most popular ones all are reclaimed and fully restored. Filter 1 marble antique fireplaces mantels. This component is comprised of the mantel and side supports for the fireplace.

Restored antique george iv statuary white marble fireplace surround with finely carved decoration of ribbons and flowers to the legs frieze and capitals circa 1820. Masculine hand carved marble fireplace mantel featuring sculpted lions 3808. Marble fireplace surrounds antique victorian edwardian georgian marble fire surrounds. We are happy to give you a free quote for any repair or restoration projects you might have.