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Pair of Capitals & 2 Shields & Chimney Piece

Unknown artist, 16th century

Pair of large Istrian stone capitals, oval shield with the arms of the Avogadro family and shield with steel yards from the collection of architectural sculpture, from Morton's House, Corfe Castle, Dorset. A 16th century chimney was part of the collection but is currently missing from the collection.

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Title of artwork, date

Pair of Capitals & 2 Shields & Chimney Piece, 16th century

Date supported

1931

Medium and material

Istrian stone

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