The chimney-piece was carved by John Flaxman for Edward Knight’s London house in the early 1780s. The concept and carving are high quality and identifies it as the product of a sculptor, not masons studio. The full front Stove Grate within was made by James Oldham and is of the highest quality combining wrought and cast iron, bright and engraved steel, it incorporates an ingenious system to allow for the grate to expand and contract and be unaffected by the considerable heat of the fire that was generated within it. Our involvement with this project called for the re-carving of a marble pilaster and the reconstruction of the cornice, architrave, and plinth blocks.