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Charles Dickens
07.02.1812 - 09.06.1870
Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic.
07.02.1812 - 09.06.1870
Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English writer and social critic.
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He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.
His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
The Bust
Based on the many illustrations of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a classic addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table for any lover of Dickens.
The Base
The top of the base includes models of scenes from the tales of Dickens and Victorian England.
The etch around the base reads:
"IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES "
Quote from A Tale of Two Cities.
Height: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 35mm
His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
The Bust
Based on the many illustrations of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a classic addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table for any lover of Dickens.
The Base
The top of the base includes models of scenes from the tales of Dickens and Victorian England.
The etch around the base reads:
"IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES "
Quote from A Tale of Two Cities.
Height: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 35mm
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Jane Austen
16.12.1775 - 18.07.1817
One of Britain's favourite authors, Jane paid two long visits to Bath towards the end of the eighteenth century, and from 1801 to 1806 Bath was her home.
16.12.1775 - 18.07.1817
One of Britain's favourite authors, Jane paid two long visits to Bath towards the end of the eighteenth century, and from 1801 to 1806 Bath was her home.
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It also provides the backdrop to two of her novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, and features in her other novels and in the collection of letters to her sister, Cassandra.
The Bust
Based on portraits and descriptions of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a wonderful addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table of any Jane Austenite.
The Base
There are a series of objects around the base illustrating articles associated with Jane Austen. For this Jane Austen bust we have included Pemberley House, envelopes & letters, evening dance, Jane Austen house, town house and a courting couple.
The etch around the base reads:
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife"
Quote from Pride & Prejudice.
Height: 130mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 30mm
The Bust
Based on portraits and descriptions of the time, this bust was sculpted at our workshop in Bath and makes a wonderful addition to the fireplace, bookshelves or occasional table of any Jane Austenite.
The Base
There are a series of objects around the base illustrating articles associated with Jane Austen. For this Jane Austen bust we have included Pemberley House, envelopes & letters, evening dance, Jane Austen house, town house and a courting couple.
The etch around the base reads:
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife"
Quote from Pride & Prejudice.
Height: 130mm
Width: 65mm
Depth: 30mm
Corinthian Candle Holder
This festive Architectural "Candle Holder" truly adds charm and warmth decor.
Handmade in English Plaster in our traditional workshop.
This festive Architectural "Candle Holder" truly adds charm and warmth decor.
Handmade in English Plaster in our traditional workshop.
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Decorate your table with one or both kinds of the orders of architecture candle holders. It elevates your festive season with sophistication and academia.
The Corinthian order is the last developed and most ornate of the three principal classical orders of Ancient Greek architecture and Roman architecture. The other two are the Doric order, which was the earliest, followed by the Ionic order.
The Ionic and Corinthian Column Candle Holders are:
Ionic
75 mm hight
115mm deep (varying)
407g
Corinthian
75 mm hight
105mm deep (varying)
367g
Ionic Candle Holder
This festive Architectural "Ionic Candle Holder" truly adds charm, warmth and humanity to your Christmas decor.
Handmade in English Plaster in our traditional workshop.
This festive Architectural "Ionic Candle Holder" truly adds charm, warmth and humanity to your Christmas decor.
Handmade in English Plaster in our traditional workshop.
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Our Ionic Column Candle Holders will add the finishing touch to the festive time and varying occasions throughout your Christmas season.
The Ionic and Corinthian Column Candle Holders are:
Ionic
75 mm hight
115mm deep (varying)
407g
Corinthian
75 mm hight
105mm deep (varying)
367g
The Ionic and Corinthian Column Candle Holders are:
Ionic
75 mm hight
115mm deep (varying)
407g
Corinthian
75 mm hight
105mm deep (varying)
367g
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Autumn Figure
The origins of this figure are unknown, but it is clear this one was sculpted to represent Autumn.
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Traditionally Autumn is depicted as a woman bearing baskets of grapes, symbolising hospitality and abundance. In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (horn of plenty) is a symbol of Autumnal bounty.
Height: 195mm
Width: 55mm
Depth: 40mm
Height: 195mm
Width: 55mm
Depth: 40mm
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Spring Figure
The provenance of this replica is unknown, but we believe it to represent Flora, the Goddess of Spring in Ancient Rome.
The provenance of this replica is unknown, but we believe it to represent Flora, the Goddess of Spring in Ancient Rome.
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She was often depicted with flowering plants, especially those that bore fruit. Her festival, the Floralia, took place in April or early May and was marked with dancing, drinking, and flowers.
One of three classical Roman female figures reproduced from a number of classical Roman designs which can be seen in various museums and stately homes.
Height: 185mm
Width: 40mm
Depth: 40mm
One of three classical Roman female figures reproduced from a number of classical Roman designs which can be seen in various museums and stately homes.
Height: 185mm
Width: 40mm
Depth: 40mm