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Eye catching in drawing room or board room, Tim's models bestow architectural integrity on a
table, shelf or bookcase.
Very powerful and very English, surprisingly heavy but beautiful to hold, these are upmarket gifts for people interested in architecture.
They have been recognised by many as collectors items of the future.
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The present house was designed for the Duke of Marlborough in 1755 by a local architect of note Stiff
Leadbetter. The previous manor on which the house was built was leased to a succession of nobility including Catherine of Aragon one of the eight wives of King Henry VIII.
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This Scots style classic terrace was typical of many new town houses built in Edinburgh during the 1860's. More restrained and austere than its southern cousins it
nevertheless is very handsome with its cast iron balcony and column door posts. A small model of character - when light is cast across the face the balcony fretwork casts shadows across the facade.
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Edgar Buildings is
typical of the Palladium Italian style houses synonymous with
Bath. Jane Austen wrote much of Bath and into this house
placed the fictitious family of Thorpes. Christina Thorpe
would admire the men as they passed beneath the window as
mention in Jane Austen's novel Nothanger |
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This is a detail from the West Library Tower also featured in the catalogue. From the recessed keystone to the intricate stepped block-work Mackintosh’s West Door shows great originality in its composition. Its monumental structure resembles a fortress and yet it is also has a modern feel. Work such as this has influenced a whole generation of architects including Frank Lloyd Wright. Because of his links with Europe and specifically Germany he became isolated from the establishment and was given little work after 1920. Only in the latter part of this century has his greatness been realised.
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Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) spent a great deal of her adult life in Bath. She lived at No. 25 Gay Street, from 1805 onwards. Many of her novels centre on Bath or are based on the social interaction of this 18th century city as the following illustrates ‘Then forming his features into a set smile, and affectedly softening his voice, he added, with a simpering air, “Have you been long in Bath, madam?”’ Northanger Abbey. Her individual wit, ironic style and elegance have never been surpassed when it comes to writing of this period and is a must for literary enthusiasts.
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London has so many great landmark buildings it is often difficult to choose between them. However, this grand design is eminently worthy of inclusion. Within The National Portrait Gallery are the portraits of the great, the good and the not so good, from present times to Tudor England. The three founding fathers look out from the wreathed niches whilst the lion and unicorn guard the double door entrance. This is a classic bookend often chosen to pair with the Royal Academy bookend.
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The doorway portrays Athena, the Greek Goddess of Knowledge looking outwards accompanied by the owl of wisdom. The carved keystone is part of the pedestrian archway leading into The Royal Academy Courtyard, Burlington House. The heavy wrought iron gate is accurately reproduced using a brass etched fret through which light will fall in precise shadow whether lit from in front or behind. This is a popular classic bookend originally commissioned by The Royal Academy from Timothy in 1996. |
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A most notable address - possibly the most photographed and famous residence of any politician. Synonymous with British Politics throughout three centuries and home to successive prime ministers whether at peace or at war. From Pitt to Churchill, Wellington to Thatcher, they have all crossed this threshold a thousand times. This is a must for anyone who shares a political joke from time to time or has aspirations to high office. |
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This doorway was the first of two commissions given to Timothy Richards featuring Kensington Palace. The Queens Doorway led from the Royal Apartments to the private Gardens of King William and Queen Mary during the 17th century. The initials WM are shown entwined above the doorway on the central shield or “cartouche”. This bold and flamboyant design typifies English Renaissance architecture. The bookend is marked not only with the split temple but also with the HRP mark which is the logo of The Historic Royal Palaces group. Only a select group of designers, who have been directly commissioned, are allowed to use this stamp. |
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The swirling organic lines of Art Noveau surrounds this doorway from Prague. At the turn of the century this sensual style was sweeping through Europe from Brussels to Paris, London to Spain and then across the Atlantic to North America and Canada. This well worked example shows the excitement and energy of the style and has proved to be surprisingly popular. It is slightly exotic and very entertaining. |
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This building in Manchester Square, London houses one of the great private collections of the world built up over the 19th century by two generations of the Wallace family. Amongst the work is a large amount of French furniture, medieval armour, German carvings and many paintings including “The Laughing Cavalier”. The urns of the bookend are cast in lead, while silk with gold organza forms a screen between the door and the back drapes. This is a beautiful bookend especially when the model is lit up from behind. |
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Bookend The present house was designed for the Duke of Marlborough in 1755 by a local architect of note Stiff Leadbetter. The previous manor on which the house was built was leased to a succession of nobility including Catherine of Aragon one of the eight wives of King Henry VIII.
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This handsome building can be seen in Charlotte Square, Bath. It has both square and round pillars set under a pronounced pediment. A building of pleasing proportion from a city built of soft, warm Bath stone. The model features the “naughty boy spikes” along the front walls - of more use for tying up horses and warning off intruders! |
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A well-proportioned brick built English Renaissance house similar to many built in this period. The style was readily exported to the new colonies of America. Many houses in Virginia and on the East Coast emulate this design. The classic pilasters separate three bays giving the building authority and elegance. |
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The great University City of Oxford is one of the most beautiful of all European cities. Its many colleges form a skyline of domes, towers and spires. At its centre is the octagonal library known as The Radcliffe or Oxford Camera. Oxford has educated many of history’s great men and women in a tradition of learning that stems back to the 13th century. This bookend/model differs from the split Oxford by the addition of lead urns on the buttressed upper drum.
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This set of bookends features a detail from Queens Cross Church in Glasgow. Stained glass has been placed behind the two windows allowing light to shine from behind. Though not bought in great quantity these bookends have a very clean, simple line. Yet again they illustrate Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s talent for space and detailing. The roll top lintel above the door is very characteristic. Queens Cross Church interior is set under a roof symbolising the upturned ribs of the ark. The whole church continues this symbolic theme and is a fascinating place to experience. |
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Throughout Mozart’s creative years he composed and recited. The National Theatre of Prague (Tyl or Estate Theatre) was one venue in which he chose to present many of his first performances. These include Figaro 1786, Don Giovanni 1789 and Clemenza di Tito 1791. The theatre had special significance to Mozart as his audiences were loyal and appreciative over many years. This winged theatre of balanced design has both grace and style. As a bookend it has always been very popular not only because of its association with Mozart but also because it is very pleasing in its own right. |
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The bookend illustrates all the classical features of the Greek Order. Each of these features is referred to on the back wall of the bookends. This allows the observer to learn the whole language of classical architecture without effort – architecture without pain! The detail is taken directly from the Parthenon, Athens BC447/43. A solid, reliable set of matched bookends. |
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This bookend is charachterised by a capital composed of opposing scrolls known as volutes. This detail is taken from the Temple of Athena Nike |
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Built in 1923 as the country's national stadium, it was designed, like many buildings of the time, as a proud monument rather than just a functional arena. There are many schools of architecture at work here, like the Roman
coliseum style of the exterior arches and colonnades. |
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As with the Doric above the piece illustrates the classical nomenclature. The Corinthian Order was later adopted by the conquering Romans and bestowed with the association of beauty and love. It is still the most popular of the Greek Orders. Detail taken from the Temple of Zeus Olympia BC174. |
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