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From Philadelphia, PA. circa 1890-1910. A mantel that trades ornament for outline.The scalloped header is its signature, precisely curved, evenly measured.Not a flourish, but a for m: a sequence of mini arcs, carved in cadence across the crown. At the turn of the century, Victorian opulence gave way to cleaner lines and quieter gestures. This piece captures that shift—where structure replaced scrollwork, and rhythm replaced ornament. Show more