Explore Fairfax: Library: The Collection
Objects in the Library
Chinese Brush Pot
A Chinese Water Pot in the shape of a Carp, porcelain, (Jingdezhen), Kangxi (1662-1722).
Category: Ceramics
John Locke Panel
One of four ‘basso relievo’ medallions garnished with oak leaves and set in panels on the stucco ceiling. The names appear in the ribbons above their heads.
Category: Architectural feature
The Tompion Longcase Clock
One of the 14 clocks in this collection, this elegant month-going clock by Thomas Tompion, c.1685, with its 10 inch square dial and silvered chapter ring, is set in a handsome walnut case decorated with spiral turned columns and an elaborate cresting.
Category: Clocks & Barometers
Turkoman Carpet
This unusual Tekke Bokhara carpet, c.1900, with its predominantly octagonal and ghul patterns, has two male faces, inserted some time later, in the corners of one end.
Category: Furniture
Writing Desk
The mahogany desk, in Gothic style, is based on a design in Thomas Chippendale’s Director, 1755.
Category: Furniture
Chinese Brush PotA Chinese Water Pot in the shape of a Carp, porcelain, (Jingdezhen), Kangxi (1662-1722).
Category: Ceramics
John Locke PanelOne of four ‘basso relievo’ medallions garnished with oak leaves and set in panels on the stucco ceiling. The names appear in the ribbons above their heads.
Category: Architectural feature
The Tompion Longcase ClockOne of the 14 clocks in this collection, this elegant month-going clock by Thomas Tompion, c.1685, with its 10 inch square dial and silvered chapter ring, is set in a handsome walnut case decorated with spiral turned columns and an elaborate cresting.
Category: Clocks & Barometers
Turkoman CarpetThis unusual Tekke Bokhara carpet, c.1900, with its predominantly octagonal and ghul patterns, has two male faces, inserted some time later, in the corners of one end.
Category: Furniture
Writing DeskThe mahogany desk, in Gothic style, is based on a design in Thomas Chippendale’s Director, 1755.
Category: Furniture