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Moving Rooms: The Trade in Architectural Salvages

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Moving Rooms: The Trade in Architectural Salvages - Harris, John
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Since at least Tudor times there have been architectural salvages: panelling, chimney pieces, doorways, or any fixtures and fittings might be removed from an old interior to be replaced by more fashionable ones. Not surprisingly a trade developed and architects, builders, masons, and sculptors sought out these salvages. By 1820 there was a growing profession of brokers and dealers in London, and a century later antique shops were commonplace throughout England. This fascinating book documents the break-up, sale, and re-use ...

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Moving Rooms: The Trade in Architectural Salvages 2007, Paul Mellon Centre, New Haven, CT

ISBN-13: 9780300124200

Hardcover