[87] Preliminary design for finishing the later south-east Transfer Office

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Sir John Soane office drawings: the drawings of Sir John Soane and the office of Sir John Soane
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  - Bank of England, City of London for the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, 1788-1834 (1356)
    - 1817-1833 Rebuilding of offices in the south-east and the façade, temporary office spaces and presentation drawings (221)
      - South and south-east Transfer Offices, 1817-23 (115)

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SM volume 71/54

Purpose

[87] Preliminary design for finishing the later south-east Transfer Office

Aspect

Elevation for wood panelling and interior decorations

Inscribed

some dimensions given

Hand

Soane office

Notes

This drawing shows a detailed elevation of wall panelling. The design consists of a rectangular main section with a central pediment on top, crowned by an antifix (bearing a palmette motif). Two sets of three similar antifixae are positioned on either side of the pediment. At each far end the ornaments are framed by a scrolled acroterion with shell motif in its central segment. Bead moulding is indicated under main panelling (a detail of which is shown to the left of the main drawing). Details of the cornice, panelling itself, an acroterion and the palmette-antifixae are also drawn to the side. In addition to these details, one of the fluted pilasters that divide the panelling is sketched and there is a detail of a hinge in the bottom left corner. A wide arch is shown above, which must be the structural arch, supporting the vault.

The drawing probably dates to around 1821, when the lantern would have been complete and the room weatherproofed, ready for interior decoration.

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Drawing

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