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Both of these designs are similar to the executed chimneypiece in the middle bedroom, but with alterations. The executed design makes use of the paired Ionic pilaster stiles, and the capitals contain oval medallions as in Adam volume 24/161, but the frieze is not fluted, and has no tablet. Instead it is ornamented with rosettes, calyx, beading, and anthemia.
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Contents of Preliminary design and finished drawing for a chimneypiece for the middle bedroom, executed with alterations, 1783 (2)
- [39] Preliminary design for a chimneypiece for the middle bedroom, executed with alterations, 1783
- [40] Finished drawing for a chimneypiece for the middle bedroom, executed with alterations, 1783