Settee part
Thomas Hopper (1776 - 1856)
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Velvet
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1420707.2
Summary
An arm rest cushion, one of two from a massive carved oak neo Norman settee, designed by Hopper. The 4 uprights of cluster column (rear) and barley twist (front) form, and the frieze rails are carved with diamond pattern. There is fishscale cresting to the back rail and animal heads. Low relief 'wild man' masks are applied to lower part of uprights. Settee covered with gold, silver and red silk lampas (by Prelle et Cie., 1985) with wool velvet seat, back and cushions. Frame repaired/repolished/ with some new carving by Regan, 1986, and upholstered by John Allen, 1986.
Provenance
Hawkins print
Makers and roles
Thomas Hopper (1776 - 1856), designer