Architectural Items | Art Nouveau & Art Deco | Fountains & Garden Statuary | Stock No: 13143

An Edwardian Portland Stone Wall Sculpture


Stock No.13143

One of five Portland Stone Plaques removed from the facade of St Thomas' Hospital in London. Carved in the shape of a shield it bears a serpent entwined round a staff representing the Rod of Asclepius, the ancient Greek symbol associated with healing and medicine.The Hospital was moved from it's 17th century site in Southwark to new buildings in Lambeth Palace Road across the River Thames from The Houses of Parliament where it was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871.
Early 20th century. A pair with SNo 13141 now sold.
Weight: 272kg.

6500
GBP

Listed Price: £6,500 (+VAT where applicable)

Width Height Depth
28"
71 cms
33 12"
85 cms
12 58"
32 cms

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