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.
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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. |
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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. |
FP020E
An original Edwardian cast iron insert from the Austral foundry, which was located in Brunswick. Registered design 1904. Fully restored, with original burnished hood. 950mmW x 950mmH. Price AUD: $950.00 in store. |
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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, to the right of 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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |