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Antique Circa 1880 Hand Carved Solid Elm Fireplace Mantlepiece Fretwork Columns
Royal House Antiques
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500
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Antique Circa 1880 Hand Carved Solid Elm Fireplace Mantlepiece Fretwork Columns

19th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning ornately carved solid Elm east European fireplace

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

A very good looking and well made piece. This came from central Germany, where it was originally made for, I don’t know, naturally it has come from one of the great and grand manors you find dotted across that part of Europe. This is an absolute gem and looks sublime in any setting

This piece has been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and polished from top to bottom, it will naturally have some age and use related patina marks here and there but to my eyes and hands it is a 10/10

Dimensions

Height:- 111cm, inside height

Width:- 139cm

Depth:- 44.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask .

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Carved Elm Fireplace Surround to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA845427
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning ornately carved solid Elm east European fireplace

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

A very good looking and well made piece.

“
This came from central Germany, where it was originally made for, I don’t know, naturally it has come from one of the great and grand manors you find dotted across that part of Europe.
Royal House Antiques

This is an absolute gem and looks sublime in any setting

fig 1. Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze.
fig 1. Antique Circa 1880 Hand Carved Solid Elm Fireplace Mantlepiece Fretwork Columns

This piece has been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and polished from top to bottom, it will naturally have some age and use related patina marks here and there but to my eyes and hands it is a 10/10

fig 2. Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze.
fig 2. Antique Circa 1880 Hand Carved Solid Elm Fireplace Mantlepiece Fretwork Columns

Dimensions

Height:- 111cm, inside height

Width:- 139cm

Depth:- 44.5cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask .

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Carved Elm Fireplace Surround to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA845427
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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Archive I Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze.

Antique Circa 1880 Hand Carved Solid Elm Fireplace Mantlepiece Fretwork Columns

Archive II Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View II
Archive III Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View III
Archive IV Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View IV
Archive V Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View V
Archive VI Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View VI
Archive VII Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View VII
Archive VIII Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View VIII
Archive IX Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View IX
Archive X Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View X
Archive XI Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View XI
Archive XII Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View XII
Archive XIII Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View XIII
Archive XIV Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze. View XIV
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Royal House Antiques
Telephone 07850 890032
Location
Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 1DF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/royalhouseantiques
Verified Since Jun 2021
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Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze.
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 HAND CARVED SOLID ELM FIREPLACE MANTLEPIECE FRETWORK COLUMNS
Ref: SA845427
Late nineteenth-century solid elm fireplace surround featuring intricate pierced fretwork columns, egg-and-dart moulding, and a central carved foliate motif on the frieze.
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Victorian wooden fireplace surrounds from the late nineteenth century often featured architectural details such as pierced fretwork, carved pilasters, and intricate foliate mouldings. These designs reflected a revival of historical European craftsmanship standards integrated into nineteenth-century home heating design.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid hardwoods such as elm, oak, and walnut, joining components with mortise and tenon construction. Carvings were executed by hand directly into the timber, with detailed moulding borders framing friezes and upright columns.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-carving marks on decorative details, consistent age-related patina, and natural timber shrinkage across joint lines. The reverse side often displays hand-sawn timber marks and historical mounting points.

An antique timber surround acts as a focal anchor when paired with modern tiled hearths or contemporary wood-burning stoves. Painting surrounding walls in neutral or muted tones creates contrast against the carved wood textures.

Regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth prevents dust build-up within deep carvings. Applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year feeds the timber and protects the original patination.
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