Attributed to Virginia, early 19th century, large scale mantel featuring an applied stepped and molded tiered cornice, central panel with applied reeded rosette, upper stiles with vertical molded panel above lower stop fluted stiles, fire surround with applied molding.

70.5 x 82 in., interior 38.5 x 52 in.

Private Collection, New Bern, North Carolina

Good as found estate condition; probably refinished but now with old mellow surface; two shrinkage cracks to upper center panel; loss to inside left molding at base.