Most people love antique fireplace surrounds, and there are obvious reasons why. The standard of craftsmanship is excellent; they exude an air of warmth, charm and character; they complete the authentic look in a period home and they are of sound quality, often lacking in their modern counterparts, which means they have stood and will continue to stand the test of time. Although period fireplace surrounds are substantially more expensive than modern ones, any outlay is worth it, in terms of the above qualities.
Rusty Grate, of Pollokshields, Glasgow, Scotland, supply and fit antique surrounds and fireplaces, and they have a wide selection on offer from the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts eras, in various materials such as cast iron, copper, wood, marble and tiled. In addition to fireplace mantels, Rusty Grate sell inserts, hearths, fenders and tiles. Items for sale may be viewed on the website, but there are no prices given and no facility to buy online. However, their showroom is open 7 days a week – contact the Rusty Grate with any enquiries.
Drummonds of Surrey and London sell an excellent range of antique fireplace surrounds, in all materials such as wood, stone, marble, and cast iron. One of these on offer is a grand, ornately carved, white stone fireplace mantel, originally found in Warwick Castle.
Drummonds also stock period fireplace inserts, grates, hob grates and firebacks, and fireplace accessories such as fire dogs, fire buckets, and bellows. Why not visit their showroom to see what they have to offer? Alternatively, contact them through their website.
If you really want an antique fireplace surround for your home but cannot afford the real thing, then consider a reproduction. Thanks to time-honoured craftsmanship and advanced technology, whether Art Nouveau or Victorian reproduction fireplaces look as good as the authentic ones, for a fraction of the price.
