Gilt Limewood Overmantel with Flowers, Fruit, Scrolls and Ribbons

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A gilt overmantel comprised of a crest and two drops, installed in the Tyrconnel Room. The drops consist of bunches of fruit, flowers and foliage attached to a central truss, interlaced with ribbon. Of the fruit, peaches, pears, plums, apples, berries, grapes and pomegranates can be seen; of the flowers and foliage, roses, daisies, catkins and pinecones, martagon, sunflowers, cobnuts and ears of wheat are visible. The crest features a large rocaille shell, with whorl scrolls on the left and right.

National Trust, Belton House

Grantham

Title

Gilt Limewood Overmantel with Flowers, Fruit, Scrolls and Ribbons

Date

1870–1899

Medium

limewood & applique gilt

Measurements

H 150 x W 150 x D (?) cm

Accession number

434857

Work type

Sculpture

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National Trust, Belton House

Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2LS England

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