panel; figured

Maker
Carron Co
Description
A rectangular panel with an arched head. An ornate urn stands on an angled pedestal on 3 small spheres which in turn rest on a rectangular panel. The vase has 2 lion heads from which hand laurel sprigs; the pedestal similarly has 2 ram heads. The vase lid has acanthas leaves & a spiral stem. Had a label that reads " Plaque for chimney with vase decoration, perhaps after a design by Michaelangelo Pergolesi (fl1777-92), an assistant to Robert Adam" Design is late 18th century.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Stenhousemuir/Larbert area
Signature & date
printing:label:"Plaque for chimney with vase decoration, perhaps after a design by Michaelangelo Pergolesi (fl1777-92), an assistant to Robert Adam"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 83.3cm (L 2' 8 13/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 2.9cm (W 1 1/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 2cm (D 13/16")
Accession number
1983-042-544

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