Object Number: Mb1009

Collection: Fine Art

Object Name: photograph

Title: Chimneypiece in Ashley Manor House

Artist: UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER

Description: single-stage stone chimney-piece with double frieze below broken pediment; lower frieze with leaf scrolls between three grooved corbels; upper frieze with three projecting cartouches separating two panels each with a central shield between two mermaids. In centre of pediment an armorial shield with three crossed wheatsheaves and a chevron, between two winged angel heads. Dated on two outer cartouches: 16 59 Square opening with shallow-pointed top and simple moulded surround. Hob grate, fender and fire-irons. Fern-pattern wallpaper; bell-pull.