Mantle Insert - Where to Find?
Hi. As you can see from the picture I have an insert for one of my mantles which is missing the grating that all the rest of the inserts in the house have. Any idea where I might be able to find such a piece to restore this insert? Right now it looks like a…
Hi.
As you can see from the picture I have an insert for one of my mantles which is missing the grating that all the rest of the inserts in the house have.
Any idea where I might be able to find such a piece to restore this insert?
Right now it looks like a simple cut piece of tin was inserted at some point.
The insert in the photo looks very much like 2 we have in our place from the parlor floor. Upstairs we have the more decorative grills but on the parlor fire places we have these plain inserts (curiously set in the much more elaborate mantles) which have mirror where you describe the tin (you may find this if you strip the paint). You might want to consider keeping these original inserts after you clean them up.
I had to replicate some missing cast iron on the front of a Soho building. This looks about the same size, thickness. So I yanked the remaining piece off and took it to The Compleat Sculptor at 90 Vandam St. They were incredibly helpful, walked me through the whole process to cast the missing pieces in 2 part resin. I suspect you could find somebody there to do it for you if you wanted, I just like making messes.
I have a few — will post later with pics. Will sell pretty cheaply- maybe $50? –
They could be used whole or cut to replace your missing portion.
Greenwood General
I have some which I’m not using will post with pics later today along with number/email to contact-
You could either use them whole if they fit, or have them cut to replace your missing portion.
Greenwood General
I second Urban Remains. They have a great website and a fantastic array of fireplace inserts. I especially like the one that looks like a spider’s web. Wish I had a place for it!
Eddie’s – corner of Greene and Grand. He has many many – you’ll need to strip it. I’ve found some beauties. good luck!
Burning books is a very slippery slope, traditionalmod. It’s usually reserved for the lunatic fringe dictators. 🙂
I know this doesn’t answer the question but the question of what to do with nonworking fireplaces reminds me how I like the look of custom built-in bookshelves inside the fireplaces with books on the shelves. Been thinking about doing that.
Try Olde Good Things.