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18th Century Fire Surround in the Adams Style
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18th Century Fire Surround in the Adams Style

18th century
Sold 17 March 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Wonderful 18th century fire surround in the Adams style ,

This fire surround was removed from Ashton court Bristol .

It is in great condition has been later painted ,

The fire surround comes in three sections for transport with easy assembly .

A wonderful piece of history that would grace any period home .

The dimensions are as follows

overall width 197 cm height 151 cm and mantle depth 12 cm .

The opening internal dimensions are width 134 cm x height 123 cm

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Adam Style Fire Surround to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
197cm (77.56")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1000582
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Description
Wonderful 18th century fire surround in the Adams style ,

This fire surround was removed from Ashton court Bristol .

It is in great condition has been later painted ,

The fire surround comes in three sections for transport with easy assembly .

fig 1. An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish.
fig 1. 18th Century Fire Surround in the Adams Style

A wonderful piece of history that would grace any period home .

The dimensions are as follows

overall width 197 cm height 151 cm and mantle depth 12 cm .

The opening internal dimensions are width 134 cm x height 123 cm

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Adam Style Fire Surround to the 18th Century.

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
197cm (77.56")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1000582
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Archive I An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Fire Surround in the Adams Style

Archive II An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish. View VII
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An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish.
18th century fire surround in the Adams style
Ref: SA1000582
An 18th-century Adam style fire surround featuring fluted pilasters, delicate carved swags, and neoclassical ornamentation in an off-white finish.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical / Adam
  • MaterialPine, Composition Ornamentation
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Floral swags, Dentil moulding, Neoclassical urns
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 197 cm (78 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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The Adam style, popularised by the Adam brothers in the 18th century, draws heavily from classical Roman and Greek antiquity, featuring symmetrical layouts, delicate plasterwork, urn motifs, swags, and refined neoclassical ornamentation.

Period fire surrounds were typically constructed from seasoned timber such as pine or mahogany, often combined with hand-carved wooden details, composition ornamentation (compo), and sometimes marble inserts depending on the status of the interior.

Authentic pieces are identified through traditional joinery methods, period-appropriate tool marks, historical layers of paint or finish, the composition of applied decorative elements, and consistency with 18th-century proportions and neoclassical motifs.

An antique fire surround can serve as a striking focal point in a modern room by contrasting its ornate classical details with minimalist walls, or by positioning it around a contemporary wood-burning stove or candle-filled hearth.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and periodically applying appropriate wax or conservation-grade finishes to protect the historic wood and decorative detailing.
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