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Palace of Westminster Crown c.1840-1859An incredible part of British history, this Anston Stone Crown is one of the original collection of Crowns which adorned the Palace of Westminster in their architectural restoration after the great fire which destroyed the iconic Houses of Parliament in 1834. Following their destruction (which was captured by many renowned Artists of the day including Turner), Prime Minister Robert Peel launched a competition for architects to submit plans for a new

whilst standing in a life-like pose

Stunning patina

With its crosses

With large scalloped shell top

exemplifies this contemplative approach

A beautiful rendition of a Bathing Venus

Poseidon Greek God of the Sea

water-gilded with a base of red oxide bole over a gesso ground

1900 salvaged from an ex-Army Munitions store

This would compliment any indoor or outdoor space

North Yorkshire

With foliate decoration and classical fluted form