After the recent assault on the senses, I think it's time to revert to items that appeal to me, (and I hope you too). These are both from the same house in London, and I think the painted fireboard (by Alan Dodd) is worthy of comment. Many flatted properties in Britain no longer allow "living flame" fires, (which are run on gas), because of stricter controls for these things, and the obvious pain-in-the-derriere features of burning wood, which has to be stored and often carried up a number of stairs, has virtually eliminated this style of heating (you simply can't get the staff these days, my dear). So rather than look at a black hole, this creative alternative solution is one that I think would find many a taker.
The convex mirror (giltwood girandole) is a favourite of mine, with its added decoration of the eagle on top and the carving beneath, to say nothing of the candle holders, makes this a truly worthy piece.
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