Antique Cast Iron Fireplaces

For many years original, antique cast iron inserts and antique fireplace surrounds were a major part of our business. We restored and sold hundreds of them over a 40 year period. We still have a small number remaining, but demand is strong and, once they are sold, they cannot be repeated. The casting detail of the originals is always far superior to the reproductions, and the variety is huge, unlike the very limited designs available in reproductions.

FP001F
An original, finely cast English Victorian insert, complete with original shell motif tiles. registered in 1887. Four extra tiles for a hearth, in the same pattern but a different colourway. 965mmW x 960mmH.

Price AUD: $2,500.00 in store.

FP005F
A fully restored Victorian tiled insert, including original tiles. 960mmW x 960mmH.

Price AUD: $ 2,350.00 in store.

FP005K
A 1980's reproduction Edwardian cast iron insert. Standard size 965mmW x 965mmH. Fully restored.

Price AUD: $950.00 in store.

FP006C
A fully restored Victorian cast iron insert, with provision for one tile in the hood. Similar to 005F above. 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $1,750.00 in store.

FP020C
A fully restored Victorian cast iron insert, c.1880's. Finely cast from an English foundry. 912mmW x 960mmH.

Price AUD: $1,250.00 in store.

FP031A
An original Victorian tile insert. Similar to FP006C and FP005F. 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $1,750.00 in store.

FP040H
A fully restored Victorian cast iron tile insert, c.1880's. Fine English casting. Includes original tiles. 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $2,500.00 in store.

FP040P
An original Edwardian cast iron insert. C.1904. Fully restored and in excellent condition. 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $895.00 in store.

FP040L
A restored, original Victorian cast iron bi-valve insert, with a large burning area. Heavy casting with fine detail. As a bi-valve, there are two flaps, rather than the usual one, which can be regulated individually, to provide maximum heat output. Of all the hundreds of inserts that have passed through our hands, over the years, we chose a bi-valve for our own house, because of its superior performance. This one includes a custom made ash pan. 970mmW x 970mmH.

The group of images, following the main, show a typical insert, with a single flap, in the open position and the bi-valve with
both flaps from fully closed (1) to open (3).

Price AUD: $2,250.00 in store.

FP040NA
A fully restored cast iron Victorian arched insert. Design registered in 1874. Standard size: 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $895.00 in store.

FP040Q
A superb, original Victorian cast iron horse-shoe insert c.1860's, from St. Vincent's Place, one of Melbourne's most prestigious addresses. Featuring fine casting which includes a trivet on the left hand side. 915mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $2,750.00 in store

FP041A
An original Edwardian/Art Nouveau Domus cast iron insert, c.1905, with a new English made fireclay back and bottom grate. Complete with a very attractive retractable, polished brass hood. Includes the ash pan cover. 542mmWx940mmH. Depth: 220mm approx.

Price AUD: $895.00 in store.

FP041B
A restored Edwardian Domus grate c.1905. Fitted with replacement English fireclay back and cast iron stool grate.
635mmW x 970mmH.

Price AUD: $750.00 in store.

FP1001A
An original Victorian cast iron fireplace facade. Design registered in 1885. Etna Foundry, Glasgow. 965mmW x 965mmH. The opening is 670mmW x 800mmH.

Price AUD: $450.00 in store.

FP1001B
A restored Edwardian cast iron facade c.1905. Overall size: 960mmW x 960mmH. Opening: 660mmW x 785mmH.

Price AUD: $295.00 in store.

FP1001C
A restored Edwardian cast iron facade c.1905. Overall size: 950mmW x 950mmH. Opening: 650mmW x 790mmH.

Price AUD: $295.00 in store.

FP1001D
A reproduction cast iron facade. As new condition. Overall size: 980 x 980mm. Opening: 650 x650mm.

Price AUD: $395.00 in store.

FP1005
A most attractive, original Victorian fire surround, with serpentine shelf, in polished Australian cedar. Finely carved corbels and additional carving in the spandrels.

Shelf length: 1650mm. Shelf depth (max): 250mm.
Overall height: 1250mm. Width: 1400mm.
Opening: 915mmW x 915mmH.

Price AUD: $2,250.00 in store

FP1013
We love this fireplace. We put it aside, 40 years ago, for a project which didn't eventuate. It's from Queenscliff (Victoria) and still has the original supplier's label on the back. A very generous usage of Australian red cedar. Original polish and in very good condition. The shelf is 48mm thick, with finely carved corbels. C.1860-1870. The opening is 960mm and the surround would have been used around an open fireplace, rather than a cast iron insert.

Height: 1335mm.
Main body width: 1490mm.
Shelf: 1700x280mm.

Price AUD: $2,500.00 in store.

FP1014
An original Edwardian Kauri pine arched fire surround, c.1902. Unrestored. The opening is 970mmW x 890mmH.
Width: 1390mm.
Height: 1220mm.
Shelf: 1515mm.

Price AUD: $495.00 in store.

FP1016
A new craftwood Victorian-style fire surround, to suit a standard cast iron insert. Ready to paint as desired. Discounted price.

Price AUD: $650.00 in store.

FP1018
A 1989 reproduction Kauri pine fire surround in very good condition,
with a 915mm x 915mm opening to accommodate a standard cast iron insert. Serpentine shelf with mirror.
Width: 1455mm.
Height: 1340mm.
Shelf length: 1520mm. Depth: 220mm.

Price AUD: $495.00 in store.

FP1019 & 1020
Two virtually identical, original Victorian, Australian cedar fire surrounds, in "as found" condition, and both requiring restoration. 1020 has some minor shelf damage. They are smaller than standard, and will not accommodate cast iron inserts. They would have been fitted around open fireplaces.

FP1019 (1st image).
Height: 1210mm. Width: 1095mm.
Shelf: 1300 x 220mm.
Opening: 670mW x 830mmH.
Price AUD: $450.00 in store.

FP1020 (2nd image).
Height: 1210mm. Width: 1105mm.
Shelf: 1310 220mm.
Opening: 660mmW x 820mmH.
Price AUD: $400.00 in store.

FP1021
An original Victorian, c.1880, Belgian Black marble fireplace surround. Belgian Black is one of the most expensive marbles in the world. Fully restored. There is a professional repair to one of the flat front panels, which is not very noticeable. As a consequence, we have priced it at $4,500.00, which is very reasonable for a fireplace of this quality. It will accommodate a standard size cast iron insert.

Height: 1190mm. Width: 1500mm.
Shelf: 1810 x 360mm.

Price AUD: $4,500.00 in store.

FP1023
An original Victorian Red Cedar fire surround, with impressive corbels and additional carving in the spandrels. Some minor restoration required to the polish. Will accept a standard size cast iron insert.

Height: 1300mm. Width: 1370mm.
Shelf: 1625 x 230mm.
Opening: 935mmW x 950mmH.

Price AUD: $1,650.00 in store.

FP1024
An original Victorian fire surround c.1880's. Australian red cedar, stripped and lightly sanded.

Height: 1200mm. Width: 1270mm.
Shelf: 1410 x 205mm.
Opening: 790mmW x 900mmH.

Price AUD: $495.00 in store.