19th-Century 2-Piece Cast Iron Fireplace Surround & Removable Rosette Gate – Demopolis, Al Estater 27" X 20.5"

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A turnkey piece of 19th-century Southern architecture, this striking 2-piece cast-iron fireplace summer surround and removable insert gate offers magnificent … Read more A turnkey piece of 19th-century Southern architecture, this striking 2-piece cast-iron fireplace summer surround and removable insert gate offers magnificent graphic appeal. Salvaged from a historic estate in Demopolis, Alabama, this set features a beautiful, clean semi-gloss black finish that beautifully highlights its crisp Victorian lines and intricate openwork.

Unlike solid single-panel inserts, this is an exceptional two-piece configuration. It includes a substantial, arched outer frame featuring an elegant scalloped bottom apron, alongside its original, completely removable summer gate insert. The insert boasts a stunning, high-relief geometric lattice pattern centered around a bold, radial rosette medallion.

Vented summer gates like this were used in historic Southern homes to maintain elegant hearth styling and allow airflow while keeping debris out of the house during the off-season. Measuring a highly versatile 27" high by 20.5" wide, this turnkey set is ready to be seamlessly integrated into a bedroom or living room hearth restoration, or styled as a dramatic piece of structural wall art.

Features & Details
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880–1890s

Provenance: Salvaged from a historic estate in Demopolis, Alabama.

Configuration: 2-Piece Set (Outer Frame + Removable Pierced Insert Gate)
Finish: Semi-gloss black finish, highlighting crisp casting details.
Style: Late Victorian / Aesthetic Movement / Eastlake

Dimensions
Outer Frame: 27” High x 20.5” Wide
Removable Gate Insert: 15” High x 12.25” Wide

Dimensions (Approximate)
Surround: 27" H x 20.5" W
Cover: 15" H x 12.25" W
2.5" lip extension See less