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Antiques

Marble surrounds

Below are just some of the antique original period marbles that we have on dsplay at our showroom. These unique features have been salvaged, repaired and fully restored by our in house stone mason. These antique pieces simply must be in the flesh to really appreciate there beauty and craftsmanship, they simply do not make them like this any more! For more information such as dimensions and prices please contact the showroom.

Detail of carving for French marble - Grate Expectations

Detail of French marble - Grate Expectations

Detail of white French marble - Grate Expectations

French brown marble - Grate Expectations

Victorian carved white marble - Grate Expectations

French white marble circa 1850 - Grate Expectations

French marble with mirror - Grate Expectations

Cast Iron Inserts, Combinations & Mantels

Over the years we have been stock piling a huge amount of antique cast iron fireplaces, below are just a few of the ones which have been fully restored, if an original period fireplace is what your looking for then a visit to our salvage yard at our showroom must be made. Take a look through the many fireplaces to find a truly unique feature. And speak to our showroom staff who have over 20 years experience in selling antiques. If your looking for something in particular just give us a call or email us a picture and we will do are best to help you find what your looking for.

Double shelf combination detail - Grate Expectations

Double shelf Victorian combination - Grate Expectations

Edwardian combination detail - Grate Expectations

Edwardian combination - Grate Expectations

Large Victorian combination - Grate Expectations

Detail of large cast iron surround - Grate Expectations

Large Victorian mantel & insert circa 1870 - Grate Expectations

Medium Victorian combination - Grate Expectations

Small Edwardian combination detail - Grate Expectations

Combination close-up - Grate Expectations

Detail of cast iron leg - Grate Expectations

Large Art Nouveau tiled insert - Grate Expectations

Large cast iron mantel & basket - Grate Expectations

Large early Victoria tiled insert - Grate Expectations

Medium Victoria combination - Grate Expectations

Victorian ast iron mantel & tiled insert - Grate Expectations

Victorian combination - Grate Expectations

Small Art Nouveau tiled insert - Grate Expectations

Small Victorian combination - Grate Expectations

Victorian Gothic revival combination - Grate Expectations

Fenders/fire baskets

No original fireplace is complete without the traditional highly polished companion set or fender, take a look below for some of the wonderful brass work wihich has been restored and re polished, to demonstrate the wonderful craftsmanship that simply cant be recreated.

Tiles

Original sets of fireplace tiles have over the years became a rare find, sometimes becoming the main feature of a fireplace. Below are just some of the sets we have managed to come across over the years and restored. These can be set into a cast iron insert to set of the interior of your new fireplace.

These tiles will have inperfections, cracks and damages that are all part of their age and character, if you see a set you like please contact us from our website with the set you like and we can forward more information and images.