Late 19th century, two part form, relief carved arched pediment with central mask flanked by dolphins, rectangular mirror with fluted column supports and relief carved foliate frieze, lower fireplace surround with repeating foliate frieze surrounding a central painted medal heraldic emblem flanked by carved masks over fluted Corinthian columns on block feet.

106 x 72 x 14 in., opening currently 36 x 44 in. (the width of 44 in. has a later board to each side which could be removed making the width 51 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Refinished; two later boards to interior fitting of fireplace surround; pediment detached; later molding to upper right side of pediment; later mirror; overall good estate condition.