Monumental Figural Carved Walnut Fireplace Mantle, c.1880. 2 large Atlas figures standing with garments tied at the waist, they have one hand at their hip and the other on the top of their head and support the large frieze panel with carved swirling filigree, birds, winged griffins and maiden's head with overhanging top; the upper panel has an architectural carved front with center shield, putti & mythical faces, ribbons, filigree and corbels. Has a 3 piece cast iron back panel, in overall very nice condition with a dark red-brown original finish. The original marble insert accompanies the mantle but has damage. 108.5 in. high x 81.5 in. wide x 19.25 in. deep, inside measurements are 51 in. high x 44.5 in. wide and the distance between the figure's outer elbows is 74 in.