Fire Place Collection (page 2)

The many 'solutions' for a smoking fire
5308063 The many 'solutions' for a smoking fire.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the many 'solutions' for a smoking fire. Dated 19th century)

Salon Louis XVI, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph
STC255741 Salon Louis XVI, from Le Garde-Meuble, late 19th century, lithograph; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Grande-Meuble, a compilation of lithographs of room sets)

Chimney sweeps in London, 1880
1579971 Chimney sweeps in London, 1880; (add.info.: Chimney sweeps in London circa 1880. Children were employed due to there small size, it permitted them to ascend into the chimney sacks)

Home, sweet home
Christine von Diepenbroek

Africa, Benin, Taneka villages. Fireplace of a fetisheur preparing a magical infusion

Trial by the Ordeal of Boiling Water, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
STC292411 Trial by the Ordeal of Boiling Water, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Ornamental air stove and chimney-piece designed by May and Morrit, Oxford Street, London
6339840 Ornamental air stove and chimney-piece designed by May and Morrit, Oxford Street, London by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Fire-Place in the Witness Room, New Houses of Parliament (engraving)
5230784 Fire-Place in the Witness Room, New Houses of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire-Place in the Witness Room)

The Cock Tavern on Fleet Street (engraving)
1624149 The Cock Tavern on Fleet Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cock Tavern on Fleet Street)

Family preparing for Christmas, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730827 Family preparing for Christmas, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family preparing for Christmas)

Nursery
LLM460544 Nursery by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Monkeys in a Kitchen, c. 1645 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73412 Monkeys in a Kitchen, c.1645 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 36x50 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Hearken unto thy father
LLM461564 Hearken unto thy father by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hearken unto thy father)

The Generosity of Cardinal d Amboise (1460-1510) engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl
STC134657 The Generosity of Cardinal d Amboise (1460-1510) engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820) 1788 (coloured engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Reflections, 1911 (w / c on paper)
FLF75109 Reflections, 1911 (w/c on paper) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930); 34.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Room Design, George Smith, from Magazin des Luxus, Paris and Leipzig Vol IV, 19th century
STC255852 Room Design, George Smith, from Magazin des Luxus, Paris and Leipzig Vol IV, 19th century by Smith, George (1783-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Elisabethkemenate, c. 1902-03 (photo)
XPH311150 Elisabethkemenate, c.1902-03 (photo) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

An ornamental Air-stove form Ackermanns Repository of Arts II, September 1825
STC255725 An ornamental Air-stove form Ackermanns Repository of Arts II, September 1825, engraving by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Salle des Hotes, interior view of the Abbey (photo)
XIR158878 The Salle des Hotes, interior view of the Abbey (photo) by French School, (13th century); Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

The Comforts of a Rumford Stove, pub 1800 (hand coloured engraving)
3051742 The Comforts of a Rumford Stove, pub 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Benjamin Thompson)

French design for an interior of a bedroom in Neo Greek style from Le Garde-Meuble
STC255726 French design for an interior of a bedroom in Neo Greek style from Le Garde-Meuble pattern book, Published by D Guillard, Paris by French School

Ockwells (engraving)
1595048 Ockwells (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ockwells. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 January 1888)

The New House of Lords, the Victoria Lobby (engraving)
1095869 The New House of Lords, the Victoria Lobby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Lords, the Victoria Lobby)

Interior, Mornington Crescent, 1910
IPS72963 Interior, Mornington Crescent, 1910 by Gore, Spencer Frederick (1878-1914); 41x51 cm; Ipswich Borough Council Museums and Galleries, Suffolk

A Living Room, in the Arts and Crafts style. Merry, Tom. British 19th / 20th century
STC255762 A Living Room, in the Arts and Crafts style. Merry, Tom. British 19th/20th century by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Husband with wife seated on knee by fireplace, Bosse, Abraham (1602-76), 1630
STC255831 Husband with wife seated on knee by fireplace, Bosse, Abraham (1602-76), 1630, black and white engraving by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

The Toymaker I
Christine von Diepenbroek

The toymaker I
Christine von Diepenbroek

Wearing hat
Carlo Ferrara

Kirby Hall N120027
KIRBY HALL, Northamptonshire. Interior of South West block ground floor, South West Bedchamber towards the bay window

Bowling Green House, Wrest Park N110066
WREST PARK HOUSE AND GARDENS, Bedfordshire. Interior view of the Bowling Green House, looking towards the fireplace

Eaton Hall fireplace, 1887 BL08270
EATON HALL, Eaton, Cheshire. The fireplace and ornate mantlepiece in the saloon at Eaton Hall. Eaton Hall was remodelled in the Gothic style in 1870-1882 by Alfred Waterhouse for the Duke of

Pillar Chamber, Bolsover Castle J000057
BOLSOVER CASTLE, Derbyshire. Interior view. The Pillar Parlour

Victorian dining room BL13773
Enmore, 34 Alexandra Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside. Victorian interior of the dining room extension completed in 1896

Solar Room, Stokesay Castle N080473
STOKESAY CASTLE, Shropshire. Interior view of the Solar Room showing the fireplace and seventeenth century panelling and carved overmantel

Solar Room, Stokesay Castle N080470
STOKESAY CASTLE, Shropshire. Interior view of the Solar Room showing the seventeenth century carved overmantel above the fireplace

Osborne House, Council Room J070030
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. Interior view of the Council Room looking towards the fireplace and mirror. Some items shown maybe on loan from the Royal Collection

Yarmouth Castle kitchen N070153
YARMOUTH CASTLE, Isle of Wight. Interior view of the reconstructed kitchen showing fireplace and rear of gun carriage. Viewed from the hall passageway

Audley End House DD58_00091
AUDLEY END HOUSE, Saffron Walden, Essex. Interior view of the Great Hall looking towards the stone screen and great staircase

Fireplace tiles DP031586
Interior detailed view of green fireplace tiles

Brodsworth Hall K950506
BRODSWORTH HALL, South Yorkshire. Interior view of the Library

HOUS2A-00097
Family waiting for roast pig and a pot of food cooking for Christmas dinner. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial family in New York
Dutch family at home in colonial New York. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval lord at dinner
Wealthy familys dinner table in the Middle Ages. Printed color halftone reproduction of a miniature

Medieval mother and her newborn infant
Newborn child in a ladys bedroom, with maid-servants assisting, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of a manuscript miniature illustration

Country life in medieval Europe
Country life in France in the late Middle Ages. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 1517 edition of Virgil published in Lyons

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Cozying up by the fireplace, Jeeves and Wooster find respite in their London living room after a thrilling visit to the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition. The crackling flames dance through the intricate Triplex Grate C Pattern, reminiscent of historical hearths like Hardwick Old Hall and Berry Pomeroy Castle. As they warm themselves by the fire's glow, a silhouette of a local squire and his loyal dog adds an air of nostalgia to their surroundings. In this tranquil setting, memories come alive - from witnessing the enchanting Cinderella ballet with comical Ugly Sisters attempting to dance, to exploring Darwin's study at Down House. The National Liberal Club's grandeur (BL08407) is juxtaposed with Osborne House's opulent Durbar Room in 1892 (K010285), creating a tapestry of experiences that fuel conversations around this mesmerizing fireplace. As Jeeves stokes the fire further, its warmth reaches even deeper into their souls. They recall moments spent in The Solar at Stokesay Castle (N080468), where time seemed suspended amidst ancient walls. This fireplace becomes not just a source of physical comfort but also an emblematic portal connecting past adventures and present reflections. With each flicker of light illuminating their faces they can reminded that fireside chats have always been catalysts for inspiration and contemplation. Whether discussing literature or politics within the hallowed halls of PPRE2A-00102 or simply basking in quiet companionship, this fireplace holds stories waiting to be shared. In this momentary pause from bustling city life, Jeeves and Wooster find solace in front of their beloved hearth – a timeless symbol that transcends eras and cultures alike.