A rare George III pine and composition doorcase
c.1760, in the Adam taste, removed from No.6 London Road, Reading, Berkshire, prior to 1959 (and stored since), restored
the triangular pediment with reeded soffit, dentil mouldings and repeated ogee brackets, the endblocks applied with painted composition relief-cast urn motifs, raised on fluted columns with reeded capitals and square footblocks; the back-board cut with an arched aperture,
£14,250
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London Road witnessed the building of a string of fine properties in the 1760’s as Reading saw an influx of trade and industry and the addition of a second bridge across the Kennet. This doorcase is known to have been removed in the 1950’s and is a rare and remarkable survivor. A picture of it in situ also survives showing the panelled returns and fanlight window (not salvaged with it).
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