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Pair of Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns

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Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Art Nouveau cast iron fire mantel detailed with eagle ornamentation and fish roundels
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Mantel
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Mantel
H 46.66 in W 30.71 in D 2.56 in
Reclaimed Georgian Style Cast Iron Bullseye Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed cast iron fire surround in the Georgian style with ‘bullseye’ corner blocks
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Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fireplace with Its Original Cast Iron Over Mantel Mirror
By Thomas Elsley, Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts cast iron fireplace in the style of C F A Voysey, still retaining its original
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style White Marble Mantel w Cast Iron Insert
Located in New York, NY
mantel, in the distinctive Louis XVI style, features a cast iron insert, contributing to its classic and
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert
Located in New York, NY
mantel itself is in good condition, with some minor chipping around the edges, the cast iron insert
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Cast Iron antique Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This typical English fireplace is characterized by the beautiful cast iron, with original tiles in
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron antique Cast Iron Fireplace
Cast Iron antique Cast Iron Fireplace
H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional Hiram Tucker Boston MA Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel with Églomisé
By Hiram Tucker
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional cast iron fireplace serpentine form mantel and surround, circa 1850-1860, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful l antique cast iron fireback. This fireback has a luxurious look. The fireback can be
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful l antique cast iron fireback. This fireback has a luxurious look. The fireback can be
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.6 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful l antique cast iron fireback. This fireback has a luxurious look. The fireback can be
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
H 20.87 in W 21.66 in D 0.6 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful large antique cast iron fireback. Due to its size, this fireback has a luxurious look
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Cast Iron Fireback
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
French Vintage Cast Iron Fireback
Located in San Antonio, TX
Transport yourself to a world of rustic charm with this French 20th Century Cast Iron Fireback
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Vintage 1980s French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Vintage Cast Iron Fireback
French Vintage Cast Iron Fireback
H 23.62 in W 27.55 in D 2 in
Large Cast Iron Antique Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful large antique cast iron fireback. Due to its size, this fireback has a luxurious look
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Antique Fireback
Large Cast Iron Antique Fireback
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
A 19th century polished cast iron fireplace mantel in the Adam style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished cast iron fireplace in the Adam style. The frieze with delicately cast urn
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Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique cast iron fireback presenting a classic scene.   
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
H 21.2 in W 21.2 in D 1.18 in
Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique cast iron fireback presenting a classic scene.  
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
H 19.4 in W 19.4 in D 1.18 in
Antique Neo-Grec Porcelain and Cast Iron Clock Set
Located in London, GB
clock set is crafted from cast iron and red porcelain. The mantel clock features a central dial set
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Iron

Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique cast iron fireback presenting a classic scene. This item is style similar to our fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
Antique European Cast Iron Fireback
H 19.29 in W 19.29 in D 1.18 in
Cast Iron Minuteman Hopewell Fireback
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful and majestic reproduction of a Hopewell Solid Cast Iron Fireback. This beautiful piece
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A vibrant Edwardian cast iron insert with original attractive side tiles, complete with a polished
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 37.84 in W 37.33 in D 4.73 in
Antique L'Orangerie Half Round Cast Iron Wall Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
half round top made of hand crafted cast iron antique frame that once was a window from French chateau
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed and large antique cast iron fireback. This fireback shows very well
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
H 35.63 in W 35.63 in D 0.79 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique cast iron fireplace insert. A distinctive Victorian fireplace insert with beautifully
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 38 in W 41.74 in D 8.67 in
English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
A Victorian, cast iron Over Mantle Mirror. This would have been placed over/ built into a cast iron
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Antique 19th Century British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror
English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror
H 31.89 in W 37.01 in D 1.78 in
English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished cast iron fireplace surround. Great condition. Non-combustible and easily mounted.
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Antique 1880s English Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. A medium sized insert displaying good clean
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Cast Iron Circle Motif Fireplace Screen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant fireplace screen made of cast iron, artistic circular motif, Treated and sealed for rust
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century Cast Iron Half Hob Grate, 'CAST-ZE04'
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of an “hour glass” or “duck’s nest” cast iron half hob grate, possibly from the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert English Made Circa 1880 From The Victorian Period. This
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 33.25 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Located in Manchester, GB
A slim antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround of simple form with panelled jambs and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
H 50.01 in W 55.91 in D 8.08 in
19th Century Cast Iron Coal Grate
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century cast iron coal grate, the handles formed as scrolled serpents, the urn grate
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Coal Grate
19th Century Cast Iron Coal Grate
H 23.23 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in
Petite Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A petite cast iron fireplace. The jambs with vertical reeding and beading detail, with moulded
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Petite Cast Iron Fireplace
Petite Cast Iron Fireplace
H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 6 in
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
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Vintage 1940s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
H 40.08 in W 40.08 in D 3.94 in
Georigan Cast Iron Register Fire Grate
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely made Georgian cast iron register grate dating from the late 18th century attributed to
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Georigan Cast Iron Register Fire Grate
Georigan Cast Iron Register Fire Grate
H 41.34 in W 39.77 in D 12.21 in
Antique Edwardian cast iron combination fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
An ornate antique Edwardian cast iron combination grate. Circa 1900. Finished with traditional
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
An unusual Victorian cast iron combination fireplace in the early 19th century style with an arched
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Decorative Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A cast iron English firegrate. The cast fret with decorative leaf work and sunburst paterae to
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Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Decorative Firegrate
Cast Iron Decorative Firegrate
H 31.25 in W 19.63 in D 13 in
Small Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A petite cast iron firegrate. The shaped burning area with delicate legs and decorative cast iron
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20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Small Cast Iron Firegrate
Small Cast Iron Firegrate
H 13.75 in W 15 in D 8 in
Polished Cast Iron Firebasket
Located in London, GB
A good quality polished cast iron firegrate. The scrolled feet with decorative bellflowers, tied
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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Polished Cast Iron Firebasket
Polished Cast Iron Firebasket
H 27.5 in W 21 in D 15 in
18th Century French Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Winter Park, FL
18th century French cast iron fireback depicting Susanna and the Elders. Expert casting with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Hob Grate
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron 'hour glass' hob grate. English, 19th century. Width At Front: 545 mm
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Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Hob Grate
Cast Iron Hob Grate
H 22.88 in W 21.25 in D 11 in
Polished Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A small cast iron antique firegrate with round paterae to front and heavy geometric front bars
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Late 20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Polished Cast Iron Firegrate
Polished Cast Iron Firegrate
H 17.38 in W 21 in D 10 in
Decorative Cast Iron Fireback
Located in London, GB
An antique cast iron fire back of square form with classical relief detail depicting two figures
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Late 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fireback
Decorative Cast Iron Fireback
H 26.97 in W 26.97 in D 1.58 in
Decorative Cast Iron Fireback
Located in London, GB
A small decorative cast iron fireback featuring scrolls and foliage. English. Height: 617 mm
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Late 20th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fireback
Decorative Cast Iron Fireback
H 24.25 in W 15 in D 0.5 in
Decorative Cast Iron Stove
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron stove made by the Smith and Wellgood Ltd Stoveworks. The top with guilloche
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Antique 19th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Stove
Decorative Cast Iron Stove
H 33 in W 26 in D 22 in
George IV Cast Iron Register Grate
Located in London, GB
George IV cast iron register grate, the cushion moulded frame with brass flowerhead paterae corner
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

George IV Cast Iron Register Grate
George IV Cast Iron Register Grate
H 39.77 in W 38.39 in D 14.97 in
Antique Iron Fireplace mantel, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very special cast iron enameled fireplace!
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Fireplace mantel, 19th Century
Antique Iron Fireplace mantel, 19th Century
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 12.6 in
19th Century English Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Southall, GB
A lovely English fire back with Scottish thistles and foliage.
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Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert. Recently Salvaged From A London Town House Dated
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

A Regency Cast Iron Hob Grate
By George Bullock
Located in London, GB
A finely cast hob grate from the early 19th century, in the manner of George Bullock. The scrolled
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Regency Cast Iron Hob Grate
A Regency Cast Iron Hob Grate
H 36.23 in W 35.83 in D 17.33 in
Large restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Large restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround with Corinthian pilasters terminating in
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Essex, MA
Fine 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback. Of Panel form with fine detail of Venus being attended by
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Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert with a central high relief cartouche, a
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Period Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple and versatile Victorian period style cast. iron fire grate with a generous burning area
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Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Period Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
Victorian Period Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 8.67 in W 18.71 in D 13.19 in
Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Victorian manner arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Coal Grate
Located in London, GB
Early nineteenth century cast iron coal grate, c.1800, the shaped back-plate centred by anthemion
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Coal Grate
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Coal Grate
H 23.43 in W 17.13 in D 10.04 in
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, showing good quality casting
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Period Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English Victorian period cast iron fire grate. Finished in black graphite polish, this
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Victorian Period Cast Iron Fire Grate
Antique Victorian Period Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 16.54 in
Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. The insert has the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron mantel you’re looking for. Each cast iron mantel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. There are 944 variations of the antique or vintage cast iron mantel you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a cast iron mantel — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each cast iron mantel bearing Victorian, Louis XV or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron mantel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thomas Elsley, Coalbrookdale Foundry and Bradley & Hubbard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Mantel?

A cast iron mantel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,985, while the lowest priced sells for $216 and the highest can go for as much as $132,362.

Finding the Right fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Cast Iron Mantel
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.