Fireside ornaments

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These two cast iron fireside ornaments date from around the time of the Reform Bill of 1832.

The ornaments are both in the form of a royal figure, in robes of office and 18th-century dress, leaning on an obelisk inscribed 'BILL / OF / RIGHTS / MAGNA / CHARTA'. The king and the obelisk are set on a decorated classical plinth.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-043-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SD 75
• Date: Around 1832
  c. 1832
  c. 1832
  
• Material: Cast iron. Inscription: BILL / OF / RIGHTS / MAGNA / CARTA
  Cast iron. Inscription: BILL / OF / RIGHTS / MAGNA / CARTA
  Fireside ornament
  Fireside ornament
  
• Dimensions: 9.25" L x 7.60" max W x 1.25" max depth
  9.25" L x 7.60" max W x 1.30" max depth
  
• What: Fireside ornament
  Fireside ornament
  
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• Description: Cast iron fireside ornament in the form of a king in robes of office and 18th century dress leaning on an inscribed obelisk, both being set upon a decorated classical plinth, c. 1832
  Cast iron fireside ornament in the form of a king in robes of office and 18th century dress leaning on an inscribed obelisk, both being set upon a decorated classical plinth, c. 1832
  
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