2002/941 Pittsburg Pennsylvania Composition Mantel c.1800

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To a Pittsburg, Pennsylvania area soft pine neoclassic fireplace mantelpiece. The arcaded shelf agrees with three applied tablets to the mantel frieze. The central tablet is gouge carved in swags over reeding. The end tablets are mounted with composition floral paterea and lambs tounge trim. Above and below the tablets are band courses, the top one carved in a stylized dentil and the bottom course is moulded. The mantel jambs or legs have paneled pilasters enclosing a convex reeded column type interior. These are mounted on sphereoids which are footed on plinthes. The hearth opening is surrounded with a moulded double trim section. This mantel has been cleaned of all old paint buildup, woodwork repairs have been made as necessary and a rich hand rubbed patina finish applied. Should you wish to paint the mantel, use a soft cloth with turpentine to remove any wax from the surface of the mantel prior to painting.
This mantle should be installed by your mechanic in accordance with all local fire and building codes.

Length of Shelf: 73", Length of Body: 61.75", Length of Opening: 42.25"
Height of Opening: 39", Height Overall: 61.5", Depth of Shelf: 7.75"

Item Details

Reference #:
1335
Quantity
1
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
SubCategory
Architectural Garden
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
not known
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(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Material