Ribbon Carved Limestone Mantel with a Central Rosette

Photographed against black with its iron hardware still in place, this reclaimed limestone mantel carries a ribbon like scrolling wave pattern across the frieze meeting a central carved rosette, with block legs finished in a small fan shaped shell at each top corner. The visible iron pintles on the legs are honest evidence of a working fireplace fitting once mounted here. Available to buy, this antique limestone mantel suits living rooms and libraries that want graphic, rhythmic carving rather than deep figural relief.