English Regency Gilt Overmantle Mirror, circa 1825
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Regency gilt overmantle mirror This Regency gilt overmantle mirror was made circa 1825 It has triple mercurial plate mirrors that have the lovely blue grey period tinge to them. T...
Giltwood
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Antique Painted Wedgwood Wooden Surround
Located in London, GB
Antique painted wedgwood wooden surround. Opening size 31" W x 43" H.
Fender, Large English Steel Fender, circa 1860
Located in Honiton, Devon
Large antique steel fender from a country house in Somerset, England. This is a large steel fender shown here around a period fire place to give you an idea of the size and how wel...
Steel
Antique Polished Brass Planter/Fireplace Log Holder
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique polished brass plant/fireplace log holder CAULDRON Round vessel with lion heads with handles attached and lions pouf feet (three) Made in the United Kingdom and stamped craft...
Brass
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