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  • Psyche abandoned

    Posted 02 March 2023

    This month we explore an extraordinary addition to our collection, a rare Italian sculpture depicting Psyche, attributed to the Italian sculptor Pietro Tenerani.

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  • Grange Park - Pugin's Gothic Family Home

    Posted 20 March 2020

    It is a rare occasion when we discover something completely new to us. In this instance, a discovery of a rare Edward Pugin fireplace surprised us.

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  • Charles Cameron

    Posted 07 August 2019

    The Scottish architect Charles Cameron is the great 'What If' of British architecture. A man of great imagination and skill, almost nothing remains of his work in Britain.

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  • Restoration Focus

    Posted 02 August 2018

    Here at Westland, we take great pride in our restoration department, with a team of six restorers dedicated to returning items to their former glory.

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  • The Genius of François Linke

    Posted 20 July 2018

    Here at Westland London we pride ourselves in having a vast range of fine chimneypieces, but it is only occasionally that we source the truly exceptional..

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  • Free Olympia Art & Antiques Fair Ticket

    Posted 01 June 2018

    This month, we will be exhibiting at the Olympia Art & Antiques Fair for the first time! We’re delighted to be taking some of our favourite pieces..

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  • Gothic Revival

    Posted 06 April 2018

    The origins of the Gothic style can be found at the Abbey of Saint Denis in Paris. This 12th century structure incorporated all of the features of Gothic architecture..

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  • Coalbrookdale Foundry: a step into history

    Posted 09 March 2018

    Looking to dive into the history of the Coalbrookdale Foundry? Dating back to 1572 when coal mining begun on the land to the eventual closure, our blog details all

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  • The Gift of Fire

    Posted 01 February 2018

    Fire has always been viewed with a sense of mystery and awe. A fire is mesmeric and alluring, perhaps even more so when set within a chimneypiece.

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  • Regency Highlights

    Posted 04 December 2017

    Life in the English Regency period, which, in its broadest sense stretched from the late 1790s until the late 1830s..

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  • Classical Inspiration

    Posted 08 August 2017

    An essential rite of passage for young gentlemen of means and the final step in the completion of their education..

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  • Tremendous Tiles

    Posted 03 July 2017

    This month we’re featuring three of our most decorative inserts and grates. Adorned with tiles of all colours and sizes..

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  • Marble Through the Ages

    Posted 08 June 2017

    The story begins approximately 1,600 million years ago in the Mesoproterozoic age, long before any vertebrate creature walked the Earth.

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  • Summer Florals

    Posted 08 June 2017

    The Great British Summer is underway, and this month we’re showcasing the best of florals.

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  • Francis I’s Salamander

    Posted 08 June 2017

    This month one of our finest new chimneypieces unites exquisite quality with powerful symbolism. It is an enchanting combination..

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  • Latest Acquisition

    Posted 10 May 2017

    We are thrilled to introduce a magnificent chimneypiece into our collection. Dating to 1750, carved in white statuary marble..

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