William Fry & Co Aesthetic Movement Writing Desk / Table Irish 1870's ANTIQUE Ceramic Plate The Beefeater figure is of

The Beefeater figure is of excellent form with fine detailing

This fireplace companion is a highly decorative yet an extremely functional piece

Further decoration consists of three large floral sprays and a variety of scattered flowers of different sizes

a nephew of Margaret Steiff

Dating from the Arts and Crafts period

William Fry & Co Aesthetic Movement Writing Desk / Table Irish 1870's ANTIQUE Ceramic Plate The Beefeater figure is ofWilliam Fry & Co Aesthetic Movement Writing Desk Table Irish 1870's ANTIQUE Art furniture makers William Fry & Co were based in Dublin, Ireland. The firm manufactured and supplied fine furniture and home decorations from 1853 to 1886. Although Fry & Co designed predominantly in the gothic style, some pieces of furniture like this writing desk, were produced in the popular taste of the Aesthetic Movement. Christopher Dresser (one of the well known