MANTLES & FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES
Circa 1875. Late Victorian mantel in slate. Unusual for it's simplicity in a form more usually found in white marble mantels of the Renaissance Revival Period. Fine, multi-colored slate serpentine mantel top over deep, ogee carved panels. The face stone is a predominately soft gray color, with a darker, soft black, shaped keystone. The mantel shelf is soft gray with a lot of deep sea-green. Original fancy cast iron "summer cover" insert. Good condition, ready to mount. 64" widest (mantel top) 49" wide body x 44" tall x 12" deep. Opening is 29" wide x 32" tall. Price $2400.00.