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[4] Design for a chimneypiece for the hall, 1773, possibly executed
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Reference number
SM Adam volume 23/17
Purpose
[4] Design for a chimneypiece for the hall, 1773, possibly executed
Aspect
Elevation of a chimneypiece with fluted pilaster stiles with plinths ornamented with paterae, and capitals containing ram skulls bearing drop calyx. There is a plain frieze, with a central tablet ornamented with a shield of arms set upon crossed daggers. Above the frieze there is a band of dentils
Scale
bar scale of 1 ¼ inches to 1 foot
Inscribed
Hall Chimney / at Ashburnham House (underwritten in pencil) / 17 and some dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 1773
1773
Medium and dimensions
Pen and pencil on laid paper (361 x 260)
Hand
Possibly
Office hand, possibly William Hamilton or Joseph Bonomi
Office hand, possibly William Hamilton or Joseph Bonomi
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
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