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Technique: Hand-Carved
Fireplace mantle in carved Burgundy stone, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Mantle Fireplace, richly carved in Burgundy stone, with central shell plus 2 shells on the sides, carved wavy, original from the 18th century, There are no sides (to be walle...
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18th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
19th Century Louis Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Louis Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
19th Century Statuary White Marble Fireplace
ThIs Victorian Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Is Hand Carv...
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19th Century English Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique 19th Century French Limestone Fireplace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
An antique French limestone fireplace from the 19th century with a well-proportioned step crown detail and generous corbels. The back of the fireplace still has the more rough-cut pi...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Napoleon III style Fleur de Pêcher marble mantel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Napoleon III style Fleur de pêcher marble mantel.
Fleur de Pêcher marble is a historic marble, used a lot during the 19th century to make exceptional works of art. For example the ex...
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19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Parisian Breche Violet Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Living
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fabulous, rich in color, Royal Brêche Violet Marble chimney piece. It is a exceptional Regency style, 19th century. Unique historic fireplace mantel for a signature interior. This or...
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19th Century French Regency Revival Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
Antique Mantel: Refined Elegance and Craftsmanship in Perfect Harmony
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing Our Personal Favorite: The Epitome of Elegance and Craftsmanship
Experience the epitome of sophistication with our meticulously crafted fireplace mantel. A harmonious blend of elegance, style, and artisanal mastery, this exquisite piece showcases a carefully curated selection of luxurious marble.
Radiating a gentle aura, the mantel is adorned with meticulously executed Art Deco floral and bow motifs. The front panel boasts a breathtaking artisan-carved bow centerpiece, embellished with intricate roses and a symphony of blossoms.
Impeccable proportions define this masterpiece, beautifully realized in opulent marble that exudes an air of refinement. Elevate your living space with a touch of opulence as this captivating creation becomes the centerpiece of your elegant abode.
Unveil the allure of true luxury as you envision this extraordinary marvel gracing the interiors of magnificent homes, each one uniquely transformed by its presence.
* Baseplate included.
* Accessories Excluded
Chimneys
The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is made easier because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled.
The antique fireplaces are cleaned and put in the marble wax again, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine.
This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Renzo van...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French fireplace mantle in "Rosso Verona" marble, carved with shell
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle, hand-sculpted with central shell and floral decorations on the legs, in precious "Rosso Verona" marble, built in the 18th century, from France. maximum exte...
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18th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century English Baroque Marble Fireplace Appuldurcombe House
Located in Ware, GB
This extraordinary chimneypiece was originally part of Appuldurcombe House, once the grandest stately home on the Isle of Wight.
A fine (and still important) example of English Baro...
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18th Century British Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Majestic eclectic mantle fireplace, richly carved in Botticino marble, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and majestic mantle fireplace, eclectic style that condenses in one artifact many styles and very precious details, richly carved in beige Botticino marble, Front carved with...
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique George II Period Marble Mantelpiece in the Manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Made from veined Carrara marble and white statuary marble.
The centre plaque with a well carved mask of Apollo surrounded by a sunburst. The console jambs are under fluted corbels...
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Early 18th Century English Palladian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
A George II Carved Pine and Limewood Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A chimneypiece of good, neoclassical proportion with canted foot blocks and fluted jambs. On the central tablet are two onions, bound by a ribbon, their organic forms well carved. Fo...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace , Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis Regence Transition Louis XV Period Limestone Chi...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
A Robustly Carved George II Style Pine Chimneypiece of Impressive Scale
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
A robustly carved 19th Century George II style pine chimneypiece of impressive scale in the manner of William Kent. The central tablet bearing the mask of Bacchus, flanked by a runni...
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19th Century English George II Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
18th Century Louis XV Parisian Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece and Interior
Located in Southall, GB
Beautiful late 18th century Louis XV Parisian rouge marble fireplace mantelpiece and cast-iron interior. This French fireplace mantel boas...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved French Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
This hand-carved French style marble fireplace mantel showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Made to order, it allows for customization to suit your space, with opt...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
French Rococo Louis XV fireplace mantel made in a superb Potoro marble. Hand carved molded shelf above a paneled frieze, centered by an elaborate scrolle...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, Carved with Satyr & Columns, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace in precious wood, richly carved with satyr on the central pediment and tapered columns with capital, hand carved in the 19th century in Italy.
Of wood, therefore v...
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
A Large Carved Wood & Gesso Fireplace by Gillows of London & Lancaster
Located in Southall, GB
A large hand carved and gesso fire place with over mantle, faux painted marble columns and frieze. With central plaque with Adams urn and foliate detail , th...
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1820s English Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Plaster, Softwood
19th Century Carved Oak Wooden Fireplace
Located in Southall, GB
Large finely carved oak renaissance revival fireplace surround panel. Profusely carved with a lion mask and swags to centre beneath shell overhang. Supported by winged mythical talli...
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
A Striking Black Marquina Chimneypiece of Archetypal Art Deco Form
Located in London, GB
Of archetypal art deco form, this chimneypiece is reminiscent of Art Deco silhouettes such as the Walker Tower in New York. Carved from Black Marquina, the striking marble is figured...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Timber Fireplace Mantlepiece - George Jackson and Sons. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
19th Century Timber Fireplace Mantlepiece George Jackson and Sons. Ltd.
A unique and rare large antique chimney piece made in wood with fine Carton-Pierre decoration, attributed and authenticated to and by George Jackson and Sons Ltd. London.
This large, proportioned design is shown as a bespoke variation from an original featured design in the Jackson's historical catalogue of 1834. The opening height and jambs being adapted to a client's own specifications at the time of manufacturing. Although dated as catalogue 1834, the style is late Georgian with very a strong Robert Adams influence.
The fireplace design consists of applied Carton-Pierre Acanthus Leaf pattern running across the front edge and sides of the shelf moulding above a run of dentil mouldings. This in turn is surmounting a glorious frieze of husk swags having detailed trophies either side of the main featured centre block showing a classical allegorical group flanked by elegant urns holding plentiful fruit and flowers. The mantelpiece opening is finely detailed with a fluted and patera border and the jambs are equally supported by prominent carved volutes at the foot blocks.
The fireplace jambs were specifically customised, a variation at the time on order from the original drawing in the catalogue with Acanthus Leaf design to the corbels which in turn were elongated to the height of the mantel. The original opening height was also adapted creating a more horizontal feel to the entire chimney piece.
George Jackson began trading from Rathbone Place near Oxford Circus in London (where this fireplace was purchased and made) At the time the Adam brothers` style of architecture and interior design was central to what became known as the age of elegance. Jackson produced reverse cut hardwood timber moulds and pressed out a new material they had brought to Britain called Composition “Compo”, as it is colloquially known, is a putty-like substance introduced to enable the production of enrichments without using the then long-established method of wood carvings. The first Royal Warrant was issued to Jacksons by George IV in 1826
This timber fireplace mantel...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
White marble fireplace, richly carved shells and flowers, 19th century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and important Fireplace, mantle built by hand in precious white marble, richly carved by hand with motifs of shells and flowers, typical decorations of the 19th century, buil...
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Style Anne's Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
Rare 18th century antique French Louis XVI fireplace mantel. Hand-carved in desirable St Anne's marble. Delicately carved recessed Jambs and Frieze; with elegantly carved centre shel...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved Mahogany Double Decker Mantel 4 Griffins
Located in New York, NY
A simply stunning example of American architecture, this large 19th century antique mantel features highly detailed foliate carvings with four griffins, two flanked on each side. The...
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19th Century American Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece.
Imposing Original Victorian Marble Fireplace Surround Recently Salvaged from A East Lon...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Slate
A Rococo Chimneypiece of Character & Scale in White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A sumptuous Rococo 19th century chimneypiece of very large scale, in white statuary marble.
Height 48½in (123cm) width 76¾in (195cm)
Internal height 34¾in (97cm) width 48¾in (129cm...
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
A Late George III Finely Carved Pine & Limewood Chimneypiece of Large Proportion
Located in London, GB
A late George III finely carved pine and limewood chimneypiece of large proportions.
The running frieze carved with alternating finger flutes and panels bearing floral carvings of s...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
Beautiful Antique Rococo Front Fireplace White Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Indulge in the timeless charm of this exquisite antique front fireplace. Crafted in the opulent Rococo style, this fireplace stands as a testament to the artistry of a bygone era. Me...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
A Refined Neoclassical Eighteenth Century Chimneypiece in Painted Timber
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in London, GB
A hand-painted panel after a Neoclassical design in the manner of Angelica Kaufmann is at centre of the frieze, depicting a cupid holding a thyrsus, playing together with two female ...
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Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
White Carrara marble mantle fireplace, richly carved with three shells, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Mantle fireplace in white Carrara marble, richly carved with an important central shell with crown, shells also on the side legs and wavy top. Original from the early 19th ce...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Antique French Mantelpiece / Fireplace Bucks Bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century antique French mantelpiece / fireplace bucks bronze
Exceptional finely chased and cast bronze. Richly carved body.
The entire candlestick is made in very elaborate craft...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique White Marble Mantle Fireplace, Brass Profiles, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique mantle fireplace in white marble, with brass profiles, hand-built in the late 1800s for a villa in Italy, full Umbertino style, with a pediment ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Caryatid Mantel
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) large carved walnut fireplace mantel with double caryatid figures at either side.
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
Antique Fireplace Mantle Black and Red Marble Inlaid, 19th Century from Belgium
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique and very precious fireplace in black marble with white veins, inlaid with red marble, hand carved and inlaid in the mid-19th century, by a Belgian craftsman artist, for a his...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
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Belgian Black Marble
English Georgian Pine Classical Mantle with Carved Foliage & Medallions. C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Pine Classical mantle with original carved gesso, foliage, and medallion motif. Late 18th Century.
Overall measurements- 67.25" Wide at top / 7.25" Deep at top /...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Gesso, Pine
Pompadour mantle fireplace in white Carrara marble, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle, carved in the Pompadour model in white Carrara marble, original from the 19th century, originating in France. Measurements cm w 125 x H 108 x D 37, the inte...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Fine Straight French Style Reclaimed Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine European antique fireplace mantle in a warm color Burgundy hard stone/marble. It is perfect to create a cosy timeless interior design. The piece was built in the early 19th ce...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
English Georgian Carved Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English Georgian carved wooden fire mantel; an original from the 18th century Georgian era.
This antique, stripped pine period piece dates betwe...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique English Jacobean Style Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall antique Jacobean style carved oak fireplace with overmantel reclaimed from a manor house in Suffolk. Impressive in style and stature, this fireplace dates from the late 19th century but encompasses earlier Tudor and Jacobean styles. Today, it makes a prestigious feature in the main room of a large period property, its solid oak construction and rich wood colour complimenting traditional styles.
To the top is a spectacularly carved panel detailed with scrolling fruits and foliage with masks above a larger panel carved with grand columns and arches...
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak, Wood
A Queen Anne Blackened Sandstone Frame Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An early eighteenth century simple but elegant blackened sandstone frame formed of a header and jambs featuring fielded panels. The jambs panels are finished at each end with handsome arches and the frieze is centred with a keystone carved...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
Grand Arched Pavonazza Marble Antique Chimneypiece, Belgian Mid-19th Century
Located in London, GB
Grand arched pavonazza marble antique chimney piece, Belgian mid-19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Waldorf Astoria Hotel White + Verde Antico Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This small-scale English Regency style mantel is carved from warm white marble with gray veining, and inlaid with Verde Antico - a rich green marble with striking light green veining...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Marble Mantel with Gilded Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI mantel features pristinely gilded bronze mounts with ribbons and a floral design. The mounts contrast quite well against the marble’s lig...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Bicolor French Rustic Mantle for Timeless Concepts
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine petite French country vintage fire surround in a bicolor Burgundy hard stone with very nice patina and oxidation and unusual deep shelf. I...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Period Louis XVI Fireplace Surround in Bicolor Hard Stone For Eclectic Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional period Louis XVI fireplace surround, meticulously sculpted in bicolor hard stone, embodies the refined artistry of the late 18th century.
Its harmonious blend of con...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
An Early Nineteenth Century Gothic Revival Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A highly decorative limestone chimneypiece in Medieval Gothic style. The shelf with a dentil motif is supported by a frieze carved with quatrefoil details. Tracery panels define the ...
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century Marble Fire Surround Corbel Door Stop Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good sized marble corbel , previously part of a large fire surround from the turn of the century. The well executed carving is crisp and highly d...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th century French marble Louis xv fireplace mantle
Located in Surrey, BC
A large elegant heavy marble fireplace surround with thick fluted details , scalloped top , in grey ardenne stone with great veining and excellent overall presence .thux ux a quality...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Stone
18th Century French Country Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine original fireplace surround is made of lava stone.
The stone gives it a country look. The roughness of the surface still feels silky. In the images you see that it even re...
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18th Century French Regency Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantle
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
Unique fireplace produced under license from Kenwood house Hampstead, London. Elements of architectural elegance. Inspired by a mid-18th century Kenwood house chimney-piece in the ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Georgian Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Walnut Fireplace Mantel Gold Decorations Cornucopias, Louis XVI, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantel in walnut with cornucopias decorations in richly gold, hand carved, decorations, original gilding, in perfect Louis XVI style, produced in the 18th century i...
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1770s Italian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Marble Mantel White Carrara English Regency
Located in New York, NY
This English Regency style mantel is carved from white marble with graceful white veining. A curved groove frame runs across the apron and down each leg, and circular medallions feat...
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1880s French Regency Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Fireplace Black Ardesia, luxury, '600 Italia From Prince of Rapallo
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Fireplace Made of Ardesia
Comes from the house of the prince of Rapallo, IT
Rare Renaissance fireplace in richly carved slate; in the center the emblem with the insignia of t...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Precious Stone
French Marble Fireplace From The Ardeche Region In Olive Green Multi Colour
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fireplace surround with palm tree detail carved on the main piece. Extreme rich jambs. The bicolor marble is from the Ardêche region in France. This is a 19th century chimney piece.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique pine bolection fire surround, reclaimed from a property in Reading.
With a stripped natural light oak finish, this antique fireplace is a simple yet elegant timeless...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Pine, Wood
Lime Washed 17th Century Timeless French Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Lime washed 17th century French limestone fireplace.
The simplicity of this farmhouse fireplace mantle works in different decor styles.
Measures:...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Provincial Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround With Star Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Limestone French fireplace surround for a small budget.
The fronton has been restored and has a nice star in the center. The surface has been honed.
Measurements:
168,5 cm Exterior W...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Carved Neoclassical Georgian Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely carved Neoclassical Georgian fire mantel with classical dog leg opening. Featuring various mouldings throughout, this antique fireplace brings warm elegance to a setting...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
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