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19th Century Satinwood Bookcase
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century Satinwood Bookcase

19th century
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19th Century satinwood and ormolu mounted bookcase incorporating gilt plaster casts of the Parthenon frieze, these were done by the Scottish sculptor John Henning (1771-1851), Henning got permission from Lord Elgin to carve slate moulds of the Parthenon frieze so he could make these plaster casts.

The top frieze is from the south side of the Parthenon.

The bottom frieze is from the cellar of the west portico of the Parthenon.

47" x 18" x 80" high

120cms x 46cms x 203cms high

Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

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SA281932
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
19th Century satinwood and ormolu mounted bookcase incorporating gilt plaster casts of the Parthenon frieze, these were done by the Scottish sculptor John Henning (1771-1851), Henning got permission from Lord Elgin to carve slate moulds of the Parthenon frieze so he could make these plaster casts.

The top frieze is from the south side of the Parthenon.

The bottom frieze is from the cellar of the west portico of the Parthenon.

47" x 18" x 80" high

120cms x 46cms x 203cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA281932
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/martlesham
Verified Since Jan 2008
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Items Sold 2,206
Martlesham Antiques
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Location: The Thatched Roadhouse, Main Rd, Martlesham, Suffolk, IP12 4RJ, United Kingdom
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