Carved hardwood fireplace

Carved antique hardwood chimneypiece with breakfront shelf and acanthus leaf moulding, above egg and dart moulding, frieze with three ribbon tied flambeau urns each flanked by heraldic fish joined at the tails by scallop shells, jambs headed by scallop shell, above scroll work surrounded by egg and dart, on block feet. The antique fire grate ATVMFIK0085 featured, is sold separately.

Plaque on under side of shelf reads 'Carlo Scarselli, Scultore in legno, Fece a Firenze l'anno 1878', which translates as ' Carlo Scarselli, sculptured in wood, made in Florence in the year 1878'. We cannot be sure of the authenticity of the plaque; however this is still an outstanding piece.