Thomas Hope Style Painted & Water Gilded Torchere A480-90 this refined piece is complemented

this refined piece is complemented by a rectangular linen shade and a sturdy rectangular base

Demonstrating the high esteem in which Alma-Tadema's work was held

footboard and sides are upholstered in Wemyss Columbia Ebony

the Althorp Living History Collection captures the elegance and grandeur of aristocratic interiors

Shelves and Hanging Rails

Thomas Hope Style Painted & Water Gilded Torchere A480-90 this refined piece is complementedAn early 19th century style painted and water gilded torchere specially commissioned and inspired from a original Thomas Hope design. The inset round top in black marble with grey veining is surrounded with intricate carving. A finely carved central column is surrounded by four supports terminating a lion paw feet, on a plinth base which stands on four block feet. The piece was transported in its raw solid mahogany state to our Devon workshops where