Explore Collections

You are here:
CollectionsOnline
/
[3] Design for a chimneypiece for the hall, 1773, possibly executed
Browse
Reference number
SM Adam volume 23/16
Purpose
[3] Design for a chimneypiece for the hall, 1773, possibly executed
Aspect
Elevation of a chimneypiece with the lining bordered by a band of laurel leaf tips, and the pilaster stiles are supported with plinths ornamented with paterae. The stiles are bordered by bands of beading, and the capitals contain ram skulls supporting drop calyx. The frieze is ornamented with rosettes and wreaths of husks, and there is a central panel depicting a shield of arms set upon crossed daggers. Above the frieze there is a band of laurel leaf tips and a band of dentils, and the mantel is ornamented with a band of fluting
Scale
bar scale of 1 ¼ inches to 1 foot
Inscribed
Hall. / at Ashburnham House (underwritten in pencil) / Portland Stone / 16 / Gilliam(?) (pencil) and some dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 1773
1773
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil on laid paper (348 x 253)
Hand
Possibly
Office hand, possibly William Hamilton or Joseph Bonomi
Office hand, possibly William Hamilton or Joseph Bonomi
Notes
This drawing has fold marks as if it has been posted.
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 36
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk