FS0311 A VERY LARGE RECLAIMED VICTORIAN CAST IRON FIRE SURROUND

A large, elegant, reclaimed cast iron fire surround dating to the Victorian period. The surround has a very attractive and ornate appearance with swags and bows along the crossbar and urns on either side of the swags, in the Adam style, popular during that era. The legs have flowers and bows and there is a pretty border under the mantel. There is a decorative border around the fire opening. There is a fixing lug on either side of the fire, under the mantel and there is a tab at the base of each foot. The fire surround has a kite dating mark at the back, dating the fire to 26th November 1881. The fire surround was painted and has now been stripped to bare metal and a lacquer applied. The fire now has a silvery black colour. You could paint over the lacquer if you prefer to have a painted finish. 

The surround is in good reclaimed condition with some signs of use and age, as expected. The iron has some knocks, casting marks and some pitting. The mantel top has areas of discolouration. The surround was painted and there are some small areas with residue paint left. The back of the fire surround has surface rust. Please see pictures for condition details. The fire surround is of a good size and could be paired with a wood burner or a fire basket. The fire surround would make a wonderful period addition to a fireplace and is a fine example of Victorian design.

Mantel width 141.7cm approx

Mantel depth 21.8cm - 24.2cm

Height 132cm approx

Body width 124.2cm approx

Opening width 76cm

Opening height 91.5cm