Object Number: Mb1004

Collection: Fine Art

Object Name: photograph

Title: Chimneypiece in the Law Library, Small Street

Artist: UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER

Description: Two-stage stone chimney-piece in situ projecting out from wall and reaching to ceiling. Engaged faceted columns at all four corners. Rectangular opening with rounded top corners and shallow-pointed top with surround of simple mouldings and rosette bosses; frieze of relief lozenges. Upper stage divided into three sections each containing a plain shield below a cusped arch; side of both lower and upper stages divided into two with carved roundel above cusped arch in all four sections. Hob grate, fender, fire-irons. Room has ribbed plasterwork ceiling and plastered walls. Table scattered with papers, oil lamp, Windsor chairs.