|
Date: |
|
Description: | A pink marble monument, with contrasting grey facing. There is a small drinking bowl on the rear and a rough-hewn trough projects from the west side, though neither are functional. Placed on a modern brick base. Additional Information: Richard Grainger (1797-1861), builder and entrepreneur, is largely responsible for developing Newcastle city centre as it is today. Over a period of twenty years he rose from a joiner's apprentice to be the biggest property developer in the North East of England. Among his achievements are old Eldon Square, Leazes Terace, Royal Arcade and Grainger Market, as well as the street plans of Grey St, Pilgrim St, Westgate St, Clayton St and the Bigg Market. However, his constant deals eventually led to financial ruin and he spent the last 20 years of his life in relative obscurity.(1) | Subjects: | Drinking Trough | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Designer: Elswick Court Marble Works | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7527... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
-
Salver
This elegant piece of silverware…
-
Tureen
This fine tureen and cover…
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
|