| Worsley Old Hall, England |
| 18" [46.0cm] x 9-1/2" [24.0cm] |
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This piece is the second Tudor House in a set of three. It depicts
the old manor house, Worsley Old Hall. It is 18" [46.0cm] x 9-1/2" [24.0cm], scalpel cut and finished with six coats of sanding sealer until dead flat, 3 coats of satin wipe on poly and polished with Renaissance wax. Beautiful, full gloss, hard finish. The present building on the site dates from the 16th century. It was originally a timber-framed building which has been rebuilt in brick. The building was remodeled in the 18th century with the addition of a range immediately to the north of the hall range. It was substantially extended in or around 1855 with an extension added to the east wing. Further work was carried out in 1891; in 1905 the space between the wings was filled in with a billiard room and in 1906 a small wing was added on the northwest side. During the 20th century there were further internal alterations, articularly in the 1990s when the building was converted into a restaurant. The hall is of particular historical importance because it was in this building that Francis Egerton, the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, James Brindley and John Gilbert planned the Bridgewater Canal and supervised its building. Anyone interested in learning the art of Marquetry please contact me at emills21@cox.net |
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