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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

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.93 in W 36.93 in D 9.06 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 13 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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

H 38 in W 36.03 in D 14.57 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised mould

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 34.65 in W 35.04 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Circa 1850 -1880

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.35 in D 12 in

Small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate

Located in Manchester, GB

A small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate of simple form. Circa 1860. Finished

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate

H 36.03 in W 30.12 in D 7.88 in

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fully original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk arched cast iron fireplace

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 38.59 in W 39.97 in D 13.39 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.25 in D 12 in

19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large and grand 19th century Arched Victorian style highlighted cast iron Fireplace insert, a

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 42.13 in W 42.72 in D 11.42 in

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. A medium sized insert displaying good clean

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert. Original Victorian English Made Fireplace Insert

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 11 in

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert. Simple But Stylish Pattern Detail Running

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 36 in D 13.5 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace

H 45.08 in W 41.34 in D 5.91 in

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare Scottish highly decorative early 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer

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Antique 1830s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

H 38.78 in W 38.98 in D 12.41 in

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

By Carron

Located in Manchester, GB

Restored Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with arched aperture and good detail to the spandrels

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carron Cast Iron Arched Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An unusually large mid-19th century Victorian cast iron arched insert from Carron of Falkirk. A

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carron Cast Iron Arched Insert

H 41.15 in W 41.97 in D 12.6 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Register Grate

Located in London, GB

A 19th century Victorian arched cast iron register grate with egg and dart moulding, panelled sides

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Register Grate

H 38 in W 36 in D 12.25 in

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early Victorian 19th century Scottish Carron of Falkirk 1840 cast iron fireplace insert. A

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Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.82 in W 39.97 in D 11.82 in

Antique mid 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique mid 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace surround with arched aperture and cast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique mid 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

H 43.12 in W 47.64 in D 6.89 in

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

H 33.25 in W 30 in D 10.5 in

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 British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37 in W 37 in D 9 in

Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large, Probably Scottish, 19th century mid Victorian arched fireplace insert with applied brass

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert

H 39.57 in W 42.52 in D 14.18 in

Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron Hob Grate Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A medium sized mid-19th century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Hob Grate cast iron fireplace

Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron Hob Grate Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 37.01 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large masculine and flamboyant example of a 19th century Scottish Aesthetic movement cast iron

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Antique 1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 39.38 in W 43.71 in D 11.82 in

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Fire Basket Grate

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fine antique Victorian cast iron and brass fire basket, a tall arch fireback encompassing a

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Fire Basket Grate

H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in

Huge Majestic 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Revival Fire Grate-Basket

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A very large and Majestic ornately detailed antique 19th century Victorian cast iron fire grate in

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Huge Majestic 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Revival Fire Grate-Basket

H 33.67 in W 45.28 in D 25.79 in

Antique Victorian Carved Statuary Marble Arched Chimneypiece

Located in Ware, GB

. This original Victorian fireplace features carved floral bouquets repeated down the panelled length of

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Carved Statuary Marble Arched Chimneypiece

H 44.89 in W 83.08 in D 15.95 in

Large 19th Century Arched Verde Antico Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

example shown with its original highlighted arch cast iron insert. Scottish, circa 1895 Arch opening

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century Arched Verde Antico Marble Fireplace Surround

H 47.64 in W 77.76 in D 15.56 in

Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

years old. It is highly decorative, cast in iron during the Victorian era and detailed with dramatic

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate

H 18.12 in W 20.48 in D 13 in

A Polished Cast Iron Firegrate with Griffin Heads

Located in London, GB

A polished cast iron firegrate. The arched base with feathers cast throughout, rosette to centre

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Polished Cast Iron Firegrate with Griffin Heads

H 19.25 in W 28.75 in D 11.38 in

Large Pair Of Antique Andirons, English, Cast Iron, Fire Dog, Heavy, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large pair of antique andirons. An English, cast iron fire dog, dating to the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Pair Of Antique Andirons, English, Cast Iron, Fire Dog, Heavy, Victorian

H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 10.44 in

Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate in the Gothic Revival Manner

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

arches and rounded ball finials, this cast iron fire basket is a stylish feature for fireplaces

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Metal

Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate in the Gothic Revival Manner

H 27.37 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Victorian French Rococo Style Brass & Iron Fire Grate Basket

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A very attractive 19th century Victorian French Rococo style brass and iron fire grate, with a

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian French Rococo Style Brass & Iron Fire Grate Basket

H 34.45 in W 25.6 in D 12.21 in

19th Century Victorian Fire Grate in the Georgian Manner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A 19th Century Victorian fire grate in the Georgian manner probably by T. Elisley. A high arch

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Fire Grate in the Georgian Manner

H 24.41 in W 23.82 in D 12.8 in

Antique Early Victorian Statuary White Marble Fire Surround

Located in Manchester, GB

gallery. Pictured with an original arched cast iron fireplace insert, sold separately.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Early Victorian Statuary White Marble Fire Surround

H 49.22 in W 71.46 in D 14.97 in

Antique Decorative Firedogs, English, Fireside Andiron, After Jeckyll, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique decorative firedogs. An English, cast iron and brass fireside andiron in

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Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Decorative Firedogs, English, Fireside Andiron, After Jeckyll, Victorian

H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 8.08 in

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

fire. Above this is a Gothic arched canopy with applied cast iron detail in the spandrels. This pattern

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Antique 1870s Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 40.99 in W 42.01 in D 14.57 in

Antique Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate

Located in London, GB

Antique ornate Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate External height: 36" – 91.5 cm

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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate

H 34 in W 32 in D 13 in

19th Century Victorian Burnished and Brass Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Antique restored Victorian burnished (semi polished) and brass arched insert. Classic simplicity

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Burnished and Brass Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 13 in

Cast Iron Victorian Antique Arched Fireplace Insert, Mid-19th Century

Located in London, GB

Cast iron Victorian antique arched fireplace insert, mid-19th century Measures: Depth: 13" - 33

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Cast Iron Victorian Antique Arched Fireplace Insert, Mid-19th Century

H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

Original Cast Iron English Fireplace, Victorian Bell Arch for a Bedroom

By Arbon Interior

Located in Notting Hill, London

With one of the largest selections of fire surrounds, cast iron inserts and baskets in London

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Cast Stone

Original Cast Iron English Fireplace, Victorian Bell Arch for a Bedroom

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H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 8.67 in

Original Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate, Mid-19th Century

Located in London, GB

Original ornate Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate, mid-19th century. Measures: External

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Original Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate, Mid-19th Century

H 38 in W 36 in D 12 in

Original Cast Iron Arched Shaped Fireplace Grate, English 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An original cast iron arched shaped fireplace grate, English 19th century. Measures: External

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Original Cast Iron Arched Shaped Fireplace Grate, English 19th Century

H 36 in W 36 in D 12 in

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround with Arched Cast Iron Insert

Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland

impressive carved lion's head mask. The fire surround is complimented with the antique Victorian arched cast

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Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround with Arched Cast Iron Insert

H 100 in W 88 in D 14 in

Original Cast Iron English, Victorian Bell Arch Insert

By Arbon Interior

Located in Notting Hill, London

With one of the largest selections of fire surrounds, cast iron inserts and baskets in London

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Fireplace Tools and C...

Original Cast Iron English, Victorian Bell Arch Insert

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H 36.23 in W 34.06 in D 15.36 in

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, Late 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, late 19th century. Antique Victorian cast iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, Late 19th Century

H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

Large Decorative Cast Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Fully restored cast iron fireplace insert with decorative banding, arch, and panels. Would suit

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Decorative Cast Fireplace Insert

H 45 in W 55 in D 20 in

19th Century Large Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Chimney Piece

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

with its original arched cast iron fireplace insert and marble fender, date circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Large Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Chimney Piece

H 47.5 in W 77.5 in D 15.5 in

Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

Victorian arched cast iron bedroom fireplaces. This design was first registered in May 1873 and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Arched Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace

H 39.97 in W 36.82 in L 39.97 in

Victorian Style Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Victorian style cast iron arched insert with highlighted rims and polished ash pan door and fire

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 36.82 in W 36.82 in L 36.82 in

Mid Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert

Located in Manchester, GB

A restored mid-Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. Circa 1870. Finished with traditional

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert

H 38 in W 36.03 in D 11.03 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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

H 38 in W 36.03 in D 11.42 in

Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate

Located in Manchester, GB

Reclaimed Victorian cast iron fireplace grate with a decorative moulding to the frame, Circa 1880

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate

H 36.03 in W 35.83 in D 9.45 in

Restored Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Restored Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Supplied with a new clay fire back and stool

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large mid-Victorian 19th century arched cast iron fireplace insert with cast corner spandrel

Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 40.75 in W 39.77 in D 13.59 in

Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate

Located in Manchester, GB

Mid-Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate with etched detail to the spandrels and a good

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Grate

H 38.19 in W 35.83 in D 12.21 in

Antique Mid-Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique mid-Victorian arched cast iron fireplace, circa 1860. Supplied with a replacement

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Mid-Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace

H 38.78 in W 32.29 in D 5.91 in

Reclaimed Mid Victorian Cast Iron Arched Combination Fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

Reclaimed mid-Victorian cast iron combination fireplace with an arched aperture and blind fret

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Mid Victorian Cast Iron Arched Combination Fireplace

H 39.97 in W 45.48 in D 5.52 in

Antique mid Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert

Located in Manchester, GB

A decorative antique mid Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. The stepped arched aperture is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique mid Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 16.54 in

Reclaimed mid Victorian cast iron arched combination fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

Reclaimed mid Victorian cast iron arched combination fireplace. Circa 1880. The fluted legs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed mid Victorian cast iron arched combination fireplace

H 39.77 in W 43.71 in D 5.91 in

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Victorian Arch Fireplace Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian arch fireplace cast iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A victorian arch fireplace cast iron — often made from metal, iron and stone — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the victorian arch fireplace cast iron you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right victorian arch fireplace cast iron, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian arch fireplace cast iron over the years, but those crafted by Carron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Victorian Arch Fireplace Cast Iron?

The average selling price for a victorian arch fireplace cast iron at 1stDibs is $1,881, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $19,435 for the highest priced.

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.

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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.

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