February 22, 2012                
 
 
HomeACCESSORIESCast Iron Fireplace Surrounds   
 
English cast iron inserts/surrounds are a mid-1800's style developed in London. The purpose is to burn coal more efficiently, provide radiant heat, decoratively reface the fireplace and provide a damper. The back side is too tall to use with most American fireplaces of any era, though there are exceptions.
 


We offer CAST IRON SURROUNDS and INSERTS for specific uses
:

 *Reface a masonry fireplace (usually as part of a major renovation project) 

 *To create a faux fireplace or electric fireplace


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http://www.shop.gascoals.com/productDetails.cfm?merchID=110913111509190609&category=110818073425860075&position=1 Browse Models

English Style 
Fireplace
Surrounds

 

 

 
 WARRICK
with firebox
$799
CHANCELLOR
Cast Iron Surround
Fully Polished
$899
 
CORNWALL
Cast Iron
Surround
(Flat on Back
)
$699
 
CHERUB
Cast Iron
Surround
Flat on Back
$799
CLASSIC ARCH
Cast Iron
Surround
 (Flat on Back)
$999
 
FAERIE HORSESHOE
$799
MACKINTOSH
 $799
STARFLOWER ARCH 
$799
 
VINTER
Cast Iron
Surround
$799
 
WINDSOR
Cast Iron Surround (flat on back
)
$899 - $999
 
DURROW
Surround
Highlight Polish
$799
 
 TULIP
(flat on back)
$699
 
 
 CHATILLIAN
with firebox
$799
 
 
 
HASTINGs
with firebox & 10 tiles
$899
 
   
 
 SHEFFIELD
flat on back
$699
 
 
 MODERNA
flat on back
$899

American Style
Reproduction 
Fireplace Trims

 

 

 

VICTORIAN LEAF
Cast Iron Trim
Flat onback
$299
 
VICTORIAN TORCH
Cast Iron Trim
(flat on back)
$199
   
American
Antiques
 

The surrounds shown below are antiques from old coal burning fireplaces. We've cleaned and repainted them so they're ready to provide another 100 years of service with no trouble at all.

The tabs seen in the opening is where a coal grate would hang. These are great for refurbishing an old fireplace or for creating a new fireplace with vintage style, including electric fireplaces. Click any photo for enlarged view & dimensions.

 
Antique Surround with LILLY
Summer Cover
#999-LILLY
$499
 
 
Antique Cast Iron
Fireplace Surround
 
#999-AR-SURR11
$299
 
 
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
#999-AR-SURR12
$299
 
 
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
#999-AR-SURR08 
$299
 
 
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround 
#999-AR-SURR07
$299
 
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround 
#999-AR-SURR05 
$299
 
Antique Cast Iron Hob Grate #899-101911
$499
 
 
 Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround,
Large
#VFS-1001
$499
 
 
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround 
#999-RM-SURR01
$299
 
 
Antique Surround with CAMEO
Summer Cover
#999-CAMEO
$499
 
 
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
#999-AR-SURR13
$299

 

 
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For models that are NOT flat on the back, the height of the cast iron plate is quite tall to accommodate installation of the cast iron firebox.



 
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UPS freight delivered this at 7:30 pm yesterday, amidst various weather delays and equipment issues.  My husband decided that we should bring it in and "uncrate"it.  Oh my gosh, it is beautiful. Our home is 200 years old, and was originally a Federal style with Greek Revival and Italianate influences, and we knew of one fireplace that was hacked to bits in a poor gas conversion.  We excavated the other one on the reverse side.  The mason we are working with found a brick labeled 1917, and determined that the shape of the firebox indicated it was a coal fireplace conversion.  I am so glad I found your website, as the cast iron Starflower arch insert was just what we were looking for. - Lorie in CT

Visit Lorie's blog about her 1917 home renovation:

 

  
 
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Just thought you would enjoy seeing the cast iron surround with the tile set we purchased from you. We can't wait to obtain gas coals (or vent it with a liner and burn real  coal occasionally...we can't decide). For now we'll get by the holiday entertaining on gel fuel. We're really happy with our purchase and appreciate your help.
-Karl & Amy, Bedford, VA
 
 

SHIPPING
Standard shipping is approximately 9% of your order total. Minimum shipping is $9 per order. Addditional freight charges are added to heavy, oversized or fragile items; applicable freight charges are noted on your order. You may pick up any item from our store in Richmond, VA to save shipping & freight charges. Sales tax applies only to orders shipped within Virginia.
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Standard shipping charges are for items shipped within the continental USA. For an additional charge we can arrange shipping to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada - just call us and we'll provide a custom shipping quote for you.

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