Tomkinson Stained Glass
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"Fortuna"
The Spirit of Generosity

Decorative antique stained glass window set, c1865, removed
from a Victorian mansion in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Comprising of 5 leaded and hand painted panels, one a large
central hand painted window depicting "Fortuna" the Goddess of Fortune, Chance and Prosperity. Also with two side panels and two  arched top panels, all hand painted with bows, swags, garlands of Acanthus and flowers and with large painted roundels of Fruit and Flowers. Excellent quality of hand painting, with acid etching and enamel paints, no fading, with glass and lead in
excellent condition.

Province: The mansion was built in the 1860s in York Place by Richard Ellis, who amongst other things, was Mayor of Harrogate, built and funded the construction of new roads, a hospital and donated Queen Victorian's statue to the town of Harrogate in 1887, also he established Ashville Collage which is still in existence today.
The window, depicting the spirit of generosity symbioses Ellis himself. The set was originally situated in the inner porch of the property and removed around 1975 prior to demolition, placed in storage for 30 years and is now offered for sale.

Central Glass Panel: 53" high x 43" wide  - 134.5cm h 109cm w
Two Side Glass Panels: 53" high x 11" wide - 134.5cm h x 28cm w
Top Two Arched Panels: 24" high x 38" wide - 61cm h x 96.5cm w
Over all measurements:
91" high x 76" wide - 231cm h x 193cm w approx.

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