A Decorative Trio of Early 20thC Graduating Slate Plaques Depicting Classical Greek Scenes sub-Curios He owned a large collection

He owned a large collection of original medieval carvings which were a source of inspiration for his work and many of these are mirrored in this piece of furniture

To the reverse we see labels to each

chips and losses to her layers of paint but nothing of major detrimental significance

the gnomon also showing that kind of wear

The company shut its doors for the last time at its Birmingham workshops in 2008

A Decorative Trio of Early 20thC Graduating Slate Plaques Depicting Classical Greek Scenes sub-Curios He owned a large collectionOrigin: Probably Italian Period: Early 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920 40 The Largest: 13 w x 7. 5 h x 0. 5 d The Middle: 12 w x 7. 25 h x 0. 5 d The Smallest: 10. 75 w x 7 h x 0. 5 d The trio of early 20thC slate plaques, the fronts with a verdigris glazed wash to imitate bronze, each graduating in size, depicting classical Greek scenes in low relief within ruled borders, probably being grand tour pieces, surviving from the early part of