In , in order for the school to continue to operate as a non-profit institution under a Board of Trustees, the Ashley Hall Foundation was established. It was later occupied by members of the Lesesne family. This design, adapted from the cast iron fence in front of the house, dates from the late 19th century.
These pieces of jewelry were adapted form the knob and plate on the piazza door of the Cooper-Bee House, c. The elaborate design, originally in brass, is primarily acanthus leaves. It is unusual to find acanthus leaves clustered in a circular motif such as this as they were more commonly employed in a linear fashion.
This design is inspired by the cast iron door grilles at East Bay Street, c. There are two pairs of these grilles on the exterior doors. The pendant design is inspired by the original etchings in the windows of the present First Baptist Church sanctuary.
The windows were installed in in the beautiful Greek-Revival structure originated by Robert Mills, the first American-born architect. The fifth oldest ecclesiastical building in the city, it has a pedimented portico which is flanked by twin, gilted towers and iron work finials. The church yard and its surroundings are enclosed with a wrought iron double gate and railing which are original to the church.
It is from this ironwork, that surround this handsome building, believed to be designed by Scottish master builders, that we drew our inspiration for this simple but elegant design which is the First Scots Collection. This design is inspired by the wrought iron entry railing under the West portico of St.
Philips Episcopal Church, c. It is very similar to the communion rail at St. This decorative filigree grille high on the steeple of St.
Philips Church features a center rosette. The filigree design motif is echoed in the panels of the gates leading to the West Cemetery. This design is inspired by the cast iron railing found on the balcony of Market Hall c.
Surviving natural disasters and war, the elliptical fanlight above the entry doors at the Nathaniel Russell House retains its original glazing and reflects the simple elegance of federal period ornament. Each design is modeled after a historical piece of architecture that has been preserved through time because of its significance to our city.
Born on Daniel Island, SC in , he dedicated his life to creating masterpieces in iron. His works can be seen throughout his hometown of Charleston, and across the world in Paris and China.
We have been honored to help carry on his legacy by partnering with the Philip Simmons Foundation. Architect of Memorial Continental Hall, Edward Pierce Casey designed elaborate skylight panels in the early s to illuminate and decorate the main hall and staircases of the building.
Each is made of glass set into a metal framework just like stained glass windows. The oval fan-like decorations are based upon the neoclassical designs of Robert Adam in the late s.
Inspired by the most magnificent artist of all, Nature. Our Sea Life Collection features the beautiful shells and animals that call the Ocean home. We are proud to be the original creators of the Charleston Rice Beads. This sterling silver jewelry is made from reproduction salt spoons, small utensils from a time before table salt was as free flowing as it is today.
Since it was such a precious seasoning, only small portions were given to a person at the table. Salt was scooped out of an open dish known as a salt cellar, and sprinkled over food with the small spoons.
Due to changes in processing of salt for consumer use, the open salt cellar and its accompanying salt spoon have become largely obsolete. This line is inspired by the architectural masterpieces that decorate the private entryways of some of the most historic homes of Charleston.
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