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1900's Antique Mounted Bronze Portrait Plaque

Name: 1900's Antique Mounted Bronze Portrait Plaque
Price: 1374 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,374

London Fine Antiques

Exeter, Devon

Condition Notes: Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less

Description: This is an antique mounted portrait plaque. An English, bronze and mahogany decorative wall panel, dating to the late Victorian … more This is an antique mounted portrait plaque. An English, bronze and mahogany decorative wall panel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Sesame House was established in Hampstead, London in 1899 as a society to help aid the advancement of educational reform. German Annete H. Schepel was invited to become the society's first principle and is cast here in portrait relief.

Fascinating ephemera, relating to historic turn-of-the-century reformers
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout
Mounted upon mahogany and polished bronze, hosting a pair of medallions
Quality bronze portraits adorn each medallion, showing Principle Schepel in cameo
Dressed with a brass mounting loop for ease of hanging

This is a wonderful antique mounted portrait plaque, with a fascinating historical link to Victorian London and the air of social reform that permeated the end of that century. Delivered ready to mount.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 25cm (9.75'')
Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Max Height: 15.5cm (6'') less

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Exeter, Devon

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