A large and grand 19th Century Scottish Victorian arched spandrel fireplace surround in well figured Carrara marble.
 
A generous top shelf with an edged profile sits gracefully above a pair of carved arched spandrels each with fluting in the form of a shaped panel. These are in turn centred by a splayed keystone to the centre. The wide sturdy jambs hosting the spandrels have deep returns, giving this piece a grand appearance, finishing onto moulded capping foot block work. This piece has a wrap around under cornice with further marble soffit sections below. A significant detail-most of these Victorian spandrel designs lack. The Carrara marble is well figured, showing pleasing colours and is in fantastic condition.
 
Removed from a grand Victorian town home in Edinburgh's West End 1879.
 
Arch fireplace opening size: 42" wide x 36" high. Overall base width: 1820mm
 
Dimensions: 
Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 81.89 in (208 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
Style: 
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: 
Carrara Marble,Carved
Place of Origin: 
Scotland
Period: 
1870-1879
Date of Manufacture: 
1879.
Condition: 
Good