Mantel Ornament in the form of a Castle
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1840-1860
MediumGlazed earthenware with polychrome enamel decorations and gilding
DimensionsOverall: 7 5/16 × 6 5/8 inches (18.57 × 16.83 cm)
Credit LineGift of Richard A. Wood in memory of Virginia Conklin Wood
Object number2021.5.2
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DescriptionCentral tower with two side wings. Roofs of latter have white supporting columns with gilt touches. Multicolor vines entwined around outer columns and outlining roof line. Pale salmon and vermillion front door. Windows (triple) outlined in gilt and black on white. Pool on each side of steps and central tower with a swan in each pool.
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