This fire surround and mantel came from the house of Henry Tooth, who was the manager of the Linthorpe Pottery in Middlesbrough from 1879 to 1882. It is made of mahogany and walnut – both hardwoods. It features panels of Linthorpe Pottery tiles decorated with running glaze, and three circular Linthorpe Pottery plaques each hand-painted with flowers, butterflies and lilies.
Find out more about the Linthorpe Art Pottery and Christopher Dresser in the Made in the Tees Valley theme.
Image courtesy of Middlesbrough Museums Service