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, with provision for one tile in the hood. 960mmW x 960mmH.

Price AUD: $ 1,650.00 in store.

FP005H SOLD
A large 40"x40" (1015x1015mm) Victorian cast iron insert, c. 1880's. Fine, bold decoration. We've had to weld to repair and one small repair is visible on the left hand side, but would be covered by a fire surround. It is suitable for a large marble fire surround.

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FP006B
The Clydesdale late Victorian cast iron tile insert. Fine Scottish casting. Fully restored.
955mmW x 955mmH.

Price AUD: $2,150.00 in store.

FP006B - detail.

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.

FP020C - detail.

FP021A
An original Victorian cast iron insert, to accommodate tiles. C.1885. Fine English casting, We have built up the width to 1020mm, to suit a wider opening.
1020mmW x 960mmH.

Price AUD: $2,250.00 in store.

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

Price AUD: $1,750.00 in store.

FP031D SOLD
A fully restored Victorian, arched cast iron insert, with reproduction back and an adjustable damper for regulating the burning process. 960mmW x 960mmH.

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FP031E SOLD
A fully restored Victorian, arched cast iron insert, with considerable welding, which would be only slightly noticeable once a fire surround is fitted. Perhaps not suitable for fires. Best for a bedroom fireplace. 965mmW x 965mmH.

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FP040D
A superb horse shoe style, highly decorative Victorian cast iron insert, c.1860. Fully restored and in excellent condition. 915mmW x 960mmH.

Price AUD: $2,750.00 in store.

FP040E
An original cast iron basket grate, c.1920's.
Dimensions:
Width overall: 570mm.
Main body width: 450mm.
Height (max.): 520mm.

Price AUD: $495.00 in store.

FP040K SOLD
A fully restored original Victorian, arched cast iron insert. 960W x 960mmH.

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FP040F
A fully restored Victorian cast iron insert. Standard size 950mmW x 955mmH. Nicely cast with an extra band.

Price AUD: $1,150.00 in store.

FP040H
A fully restored Victorian cast iron tile insert, c.1880's.
Fine English casting with provision for two tiles in the hood and a row of spindles below. 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $1,850.00 in store.

FP040J
A fully restored and very finely cast Victorian tile insert, c.1885. 965mmW x 965mmH.

Price AUD: $1,950.00 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.

FP1001
An original cast iron fireplace facade, with Art Nouveau pattern. Finely cast by The Falkirk Foundry (Scotland), c. 1900. Overall dimensions are 960x960mm. The opening is 680mm wide x 810mm high.

Price AUD: $475.00 in store.

FP1003
This is a remarkable Georgian cast iron chimney piece, c.1830's. We purchased it about 25 years ago, in Adelaide. The vendor told us that it was in the basement of a very old shop, situated on the port road. It is certainly a very old piece, with the classic Georgian features of roundels and fluting. We have never seen another example in cast iron, either here or in the U.K. There is no stamp to indicate the maker or origin.

Shelf length: 1320mm. Shelf depth: 106mm.
Overall height: 1050mm. Width: 1180mm.
Width of columns and lintel: 125mm.
Opening: 925mmW x 915mmH.

Price AUD: $1,500.00 in store.

FP1006 SOLD
An original Victorian cast iron fireplace surround. This superb item was cast by the Coalbrookdale Co. (U.K), which was founded in 1709 and is famous for the very high quality of its casting, producing some of the finest ironwork of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Our example bears a design registration from 1882. It can accommodate a standard cast iron insert, if required.
Dimensions: 1350mmH x 1400mmW. Shelf length: 1590mm.

Price AUD: SOLD.

For more detailed images, please click on the image to the right.

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

FP1009
An original timber (possibly walnut) fire surround, beautifully carved and decorated. Salvaged from 761 Park Street, Brunswick, a most interesting property c.1900 (images available online). The cast iron insert shown is just a suggestion from our stock, as is the tile selection.

Height: 1225mm.
Width: 1690mm.

Shelf:
Length: 1830mm.
Depth: 365mm.

Opening: 950x950mm.

Price AUD: $1,250.00 in store. SURROUND ONLY.

FP1010
A fully restored Victorian St. Anne marble fireplace surround, c.1890.

Height: 1150mm.
Width: 1320mm (max.) Can be adjusted through the lintel, depending on opening required.

Shelf:
Length: 1560mm.
Depth: 110mm.

Price AUD: $3,750.00 in store.

FP1011
An original late Victorian grand fireplace surround, with multiple turnings, carvings, panels and bevelled mirrors. In very good condition and probably restored fairly recently. It would now benefit from some "touch up" polishing, to bring it up to its full potential. Australian red cedar timber.

Dimensions:
Width: 2230mm. It returns on both sides of the chimney breast.
Height: 2720mm (approx. 9 feet).
Opening: 940mm x 940mm (to accommodate a standard insert.) We also have the original set of Barbotine tiles available, if required. Please refer to link below second image.

Note the butler's bell on the side. We can supply a bell unit to suit. Please refer to link below second image.

Price AUD: $4,500.00 in store. SURROUND ONLY.

TILES HTS001

BELL014

FP1012
An original Australian cedar fireplace surround, recently removed from 85 Studley Park Road, Kew, near Xavier Junior School, prior to the house's demolition, in September 2023. C.1880's. Gothic inlay to the arch spandrels. Generous use of cedar, with fine carving of the corbels. Stripped and sanded.

Height: 1265mm.
Main body width: 1390mm.
Shelf length: 1560mm.
Opening: 940x940mm (to accept a standard size cast iron insert).

Price AUD: $950.00 in store.