Overmantel
Category
Stone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Collection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1130200
Summary
Decorative fireplace and overmantel of blackstone and alabaster, probably carved by Thomas Accres. Fireplace is flanked by pairs of blackstone columns with later sandstone insert in which sits the cast iron grate. The overmantel is decorated with strapwork, with feature stones; a central oval shape and four smaller circular stones.