Late 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace & Insert With Sunburst Spandrels & Mounting Slots 27" X 21.25"

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An authentic architectural treasure featuring rare Eastlake-style casting. Sourced from a historic New Orleans estate, this late 19th-century cast iron … Read more An authentic architectural treasure featuring rare Eastlake-style casting. Sourced from a historic New Orleans estate, this late 19th-century cast iron fireplace insert stands out for both its crisp geometric styling and its intact architectural hardware. This complete two-piece set includes the outer frame with its original integrated mounting slots and a beautifully coordinated removable rosette summer cover, all expertly refinished in a satin to gloss black finish.

Design Elements & Details
The Sunburst Surround: Moving away from standard flowing florals, the top spandrels (corners) of this frame feature sharply cast, geometric fan-shaped sunbursts—a hallmark of Eastlake and Aesthetic Movement design. The inner arch features elegant reeding that emphasizes its historic proportions.

Integrated Mounting Slots: A fantastic feature for historical accuracy and ease of installation. The frame retains its original factory-cast mounting slots on the outer perimeter, designed to securely anchor the heavy iron directly to the surrounding mantel or masonry.

The Rosette Summer Cover: The original, removable grate panel showcases a stunning, pierced openwork rosette or sunburst wheel motif centered over a dense, diamond-lattice background to handsomely conceal an empty firebox.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Surround: 27" H x 21.25" W
Cover: 24" H x 14" W See less