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Crafted Overmantle

By Marnie52, 29 June, 2007
Description

Overmantle with mirror and pictures

The overmantle was above the fireplace of our c1940 house when we bought it but was not part of the original home. (It was sitting on the mantle piece and held there with a bent nail) but had obviously been there for many years.

Previous occupants were European immigrants (now deceased) and it may have been added by them.

It is made of a light weight wood which appears to have been decorated with ornate timber mouldings.

Several different designs including acorns and leaves have been used as borders for the various sections

The mantle has a picture at either end of similar european country scenes and a bevelled diamond shaped mirror in the centre. There is a narrow shelf running along the top edge supported by ornate timber brackets.

The back is covered with tar paper which has been partially torn. What looks like staples holding the backings of the pictures under the tar paper is actually small metal pieces like very old, flattened, headless nails.

 

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Wood/Glass/Paper
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
137cm x 73cm (54" x 29")
Weight
Approx 10kg (22lb)
History
On the wall when we bought the house in 2004.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
0
For Sale?
No
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