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Background imageFireplaces Collection: The Cobbler, 1831 (oil on panel)

The Cobbler, 1831 (oil on panel)
3963614 The Cobbler, 1831 (oil on panel) by Condy, Nicholas (1793-1857); 34.2x43.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageFireplaces Collection: The Family Council as to the Life Consulate (colour litho)

The Family Council as to the Life Consulate (colour litho)
726007 The Family Council as to the Life Consulate (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family Council as to the Life Consulate)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Ancient Mantelpiece in the Sessions House, Clerkenwell (engraving)

Ancient Mantelpiece in the Sessions House, Clerkenwell (engraving)
2772815 Ancient Mantelpiece in the Sessions House, Clerkenwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Mantelpiece in the Sessions House, Clerkenwell)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece, 15 Small Street, Felix Farleys (pencil & w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece, 15 Small Street, Felix Farleys (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831936 Chimneypiece, 15 Small Street, Felix Farleys (pencil & w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace at Mr. Barne s, Counterslip (w / c on paper)

Fireplace at Mr. Barne s, Counterslip (w / c on paper)
2831628 Fireplace at Mr. Barne s, Counterslip (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece at 28 Redcliffe Street (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece at 28 Redcliffe Street (w / c on paper)
2831588 Chimneypiece at 28 Redcliffe Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece in Robert Adams House (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece in Robert Adams House (w / c on paper)
2832168 Chimneypiece in Robert Adams House (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece in the premises adjoining the Guard House, Wine Street (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece in the premises adjoining the Guard House, Wine Street (w / c on paper)
2831820 Chimneypiece in the premises adjoining the Guard House, Wine Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: The dining room of John Singer Sargent, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)

The dining room of John Singer Sargent, c. 1884 (oil on canvas)
2617642 The dining room of John Singer Sargent, c.1884 (oil on canvas) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 43.5x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Singer Sargent (January 12)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Advert, Laurieston Iron Co, Falkirk, Scotland

Advert, Laurieston Iron Co, Falkirk, Scotland
Advert for Laurieston Iron Co, makers of Ranges, Stoves, Fireplaces, etc, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Advert, Jones & Campbell, Ironfounders, Larbert, Scotland

Advert, Jones & Campbell, Ironfounders, Larbert, Scotland
Advert for Jones & Campbell, Ironfounders, Larbert, Scotland. 1905

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Advert, J E Gibson & Co, Fireplaces, Falkirk, Scotland

Advert, J E Gibson & Co, Fireplaces, Falkirk, Scotland
Advert for J E Gibson & Co, British Fireplaces, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Peeling the Potatoes, 1900 (oil on canvas)

Peeling the Potatoes, 1900 (oil on canvas)
2601894 Peeling the Potatoes, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Pratt, Jonathan (1835-1911); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Nicholas Nickleby: Newman Noggs and Wackford Squeers, 1867 (engraving)

Nicholas Nickleby: Newman Noggs and Wackford Squeers, 1867 (engraving)
2563246 Nicholas Nickleby: Newman Noggs and Wackford Squeers, 1867 (engraving) by Darley, F.O.C. & Hinshelwood, R. (19th century); 13x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Caption)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Great Expectations - Mr. Jaggers At The Three Jolly Bargemen, c. 1862 (engraving)

Great Expectations - Mr. Jaggers At The Three Jolly Bargemen, c. 1862 (engraving)
2563244 Great Expectations - Mr. Jaggers At The Three Jolly Bargemen, c.1862 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11x14 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by Gardner A)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplaces, Hearths, Grates and Kerbs

Fireplaces, Hearths, Grates and Kerbs. 19th century

Background imageFireplaces Collection: The New Houses of Parliament (engraving)

The New Houses of Parliament (engraving)
1609757 The New Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Houses of Parliament)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Hope and Memory (engraving)

Hope and Memory (engraving)
1614147 Hope and Memory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope and Memory. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 July 1885)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624145 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Our Latest Acquisition in China, the Hinterland of Hong Kong (litho)

Our Latest Acquisition in China, the Hinterland of Hong Kong (litho)
1064078 Our Latest Acquisition in China, the Hinterland of Hong Kong (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Latest Acquisition in China)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes (colour litho)

Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes (colour litho)
982125 Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a card depicting dogs in circus costumes)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Woman Peeling Apples (ink & w / c on paper)

Woman Peeling Apples (ink & w / c on paper)
1213881 Woman Peeling Apples (ink & w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 21.8x29.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Pussy sits beside the fire (colour litho)

Pussy sits beside the fire (colour litho)
960982 Pussy sits beside the fire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pussy sits beside the fire, how can she be fair)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Christmas shoes (coloured engraving)

Christmas shoes (coloured engraving)
960275 Christmas shoes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas shoes)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Early George III Chimneypiece, c. 1760-70 (pitch pine & pine)

Early George III Chimneypiece, c. 1760-70 (pitch pine & pine)
3557260 Early George III Chimneypiece, c.1760-70 (pitch pine & pine) by English School, (18th century); 158x234.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly designed by Robert Adam or John Carr)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Study of a Cottage Interior, c. 1869 (oil on board)

Study of a Cottage Interior, c. 1869 (oil on board)
5889223 Study of a Cottage Interior, c.1869 (oil on board) by Leader, Benjamin Williams (1831-1923); 22.9x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Labelled verso, Painted by my father B. W)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece at Mr Charles Thomas s, 13 Bristol Back (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece at Mr Charles Thomas s, 13 Bristol Back (w / c on paper)
2831749 Chimneypiece at Mr Charles Thomas s, 13 Bristol Back (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece at 113 Redcliffe Street (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece at 113 Redcliffe Street (w / c on paper)
2831589 Chimneypiece at 113 Redcliffe Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece dated 1632, at 128 Redcliffe Street (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece dated 1632, at 128 Redcliffe Street (w / c on paper)
2831586 Chimneypiece dated 1632, at 128 Redcliffe Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: The Rising Sun, Castle Ditch, chimneypiece (w / c on paper)

The Rising Sun, Castle Ditch, chimneypiece (w / c on paper)
2832243 The Rising Sun, Castle Ditch, chimneypiece (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece at 49 Broad Quay (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece at 49 Broad Quay (w / c on paper)
2831984 Chimneypiece at 49 Broad Quay (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Chimneypiece at 49 Broad Quay (w / c on paper)

Chimneypiece at 49 Broad Quay (w / c on paper)
2831985 Chimneypiece at 49 Broad Quay (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Edwardes Brothers & Burke, trade card (engraving)

Edwardes Brothers & Burke, trade card (engraving)
610438 Edwardes Brothers & Burke, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edwardes Brothers & Burke)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Chateau De Meillant, near Bourges, France (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Chateau De Meillant, near Bourges, France (b / w photo)
6018468 Fireplace: Chateau De Meillant, near Bourges, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chateau De Meillant, near Bourges, France)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: King Jamess Drawing-Room, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, England (b / w photo)

Fireplace: King Jamess Drawing-Room, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, England (b / w photo)
6018463 Fireplace: King Jamess Drawing-Room, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, England (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Council Chamber of the Rathhaus, Lubeck (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Council Chamber of the Rathhaus, Lubeck (b / w photo)
6018455 Fireplace: Council Chamber of the Rathhaus, Lubeck (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Council Chamber of the Rathhaus, Lubeck)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Hotel De Ville, Orleans, France (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Hotel De Ville, Orleans, France (b / w photo)
6018454 Fireplace: Hotel De Ville, Orleans, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel De Ville, Orleans, France)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Great Hall of the Chateau D Oyron, Deux Sevres, France (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Great Hall of the Chateau D Oyron, Deux Sevres, France (b / w photo)
6018436 Fireplace: Great Hall of the Chateau D Oyron, Deux Sevres, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Entrance Hall, Palazzo Gondi, Florence, Italy (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Entrance Hall, Palazzo Gondi, Florence, Italy (b / w photo)
6018431 Fireplace: Entrance Hall, Palazzo Gondi, Florence, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Hall, Palazzo Gondi, Florence)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Donegal Castle, Ireland (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Donegal Castle, Ireland (b / w photo)
6018461 Fireplace: Donegal Castle, Ireland (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donegal Castle, Ireland)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Fireplace: Musee Du Louvre, Salle De Jean Goujon (b / w photo)

Fireplace: Musee Du Louvre, Salle De Jean Goujon (b / w photo)
6018438 Fireplace: Musee Du Louvre, Salle De Jean Goujon (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee Du Louvre, Salle De Jean Goujon)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: A Christmas Fireside (engraving)

A Christmas Fireside (engraving)
1627710 A Christmas Fireside (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas Fireside)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Background imageFireplaces Collection: L. Alma-Tadema in his studio c. 1884 (b / w photo)

L. Alma-Tadema in his studio c. 1884 (b / w photo)
619551 L. Alma-Tadema in his studio c.1884 (b/w photo) by Mayall, Joseph Parkin (1839-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912)

Background imageFireplaces Collection: A pair of Chippendale bright-cut decorated andirons, possibly Philadelphia

A pair of Chippendale bright-cut decorated andirons, possibly Philadelphia
5321909 A pair of Chippendale bright-cut decorated andirons, possibly Philadelphia, last quarter 18th century (brass) by American School

Background imageFireplaces Collection: Blackleading the Fire Grate, 1907 (w / c on paper)

Blackleading the Fire Grate, 1907 (w / c on paper)
2604197 Blackleading the Fire Grate, 1907 (w/c on paper) by Rankin, William B. E. (1881-1941); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Background imageFireplaces Collection: It Is He! (colour litho)

It Is He! (colour litho)
725940 It Is He! (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It Is He)




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"Embracing the Luxury and Comforts of a Rumford: A Journey through Time with Fireplaces" Step into the world of fireplaces, where luxury and comfort intertwine like never before. Let us embark on a captivating journey, starting with an etching by Charles Williams circa 1801. This satirical piece pokes fun at an advertisement for Rumford stoves, Sir Benjamin Thompson's revolutionary invention that transformed traditional fireplaces. Moving forward in time, we encounter the slabbing of tile fireplaces by Alfred Meakin. The intricate designs and craftsmanship elevate these hearths to works of art, adding elegance to any space they grace. But history takes a darker turn as we witness the Blitz in London along Vauxhall Bridge Road during World War II. Amidst destruction and chaos, fireplaces stood strong as symbols of resilience and warmth amidst adversity. Traveling back to the roaring 1920s in France, Le Sourire Magazine Cover captures the essence of Art Deco style with its sleek lines and geometric patterns adorning a fireplace. It epitomizes an era known for its opulence and sophistication. Our next stop is 1936 when stepped Art Deco fireplaces emerged as architectural marvels. These stunning creations blend form and function seamlessly while exuding timeless beauty that still captivates hearts today. Continuing our exploration of Art Deco design from this period is another masterpiece—a striking fireplace that embodies modernity yet retains classic charm. Its clean lines evoke a sense of glamour while providing cozy warmth on chilly evenings. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm, we discover various images numbered 3673421, 3673499, 3671821, and 3673811—each offering glimpses into unique fireplace styles that have left their mark throughout history. Intriguingly titled "Lighting the Yule Log, " a lithograph transports us to festive moments around crackling fireplaces, where families gather to celebrate the joyous holiday season.