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A very large antique English carved Portland stone armorial crest dating from the late 19th century, salvaged from the facade of a City of London building. Measuring almost 2m high, this antique stone heraldic crest is a spectacular find. Handcrafted, it depicts a huge coat of arms carved in relief, the shield bearing swords...

A large antique Italian stone chimney piece frieze dating to circa 1800. Originally salvaged from a monumental scale fireplace, this frieze displays fine carving in relief depicting...

An 18th-century staddle stone crafted from limestone and originating from England, this piece consists of two separate components: the base and the cap. When stacked together, they form a complete staddle stone. Traditionally, staddle stones served as sturdy supports for granaries, hayricks, game larders, and similar structures. By elevating these buildings above the ground, they allowed for air circulation to prevent rot, while the cap ensured that the building and its contents were out of reach for mice and other vermin. While you may still find some staddle stones serving their original purpose in England—particularly in the Cotswolds, where most of our antique staddle stones...

An English bolection fireplace in Portland stone. Moulded legs and frieze. Circa 1900. (Photos prior to full restoration.) Measures: She...