Mantleshelf

A mantelshelf comprising six parts including three carved garlands, which form swags (one long, two short), and two carved cherubs holding musical instruments, which form supports. The mantelpiece was made for J. F. Green's house, and was carved by one of the last craftsmen to carve figureheads in the Blackwall Yard.

Object Details

ID: REL0710
Collection: Relics; Special collections
Type: Mantelshelf
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
People: Green, J. F.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Green Blackwall Collection
Measurements: Overall: 673 x 260 x 148 mm
Parts: Mantleshelf
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