Circa 1860 Renaissance Victorian mantle, cast iron, Boston, MA, signed “H Tucker, patented by, Apr 9, 1859â€, mantle and shelf are numbered “5â€, classical dentil molded shelf, face on scrolled panel, original inset glass eglomoise/reverse panels in black/gold faux paint(panels on front and sides-four).
58†wide, 39†tall, 6†deep, Mantle shelf – 66†wide, 10†deep, Fireplace opening – 35†wide, 32†tall. (92)
Condition - front surface and shelf good condition, some iron is cracked off/missing on each side/under shelf/is somewhat hidden by shelf, believed to be later/old black paint. - Some discoloring on glass panels, right front panel has spidered crack. 92h
- H Tucker made several different patterns of cast iron mantles, a similar Rococo version is shown on page 147, Styles of American Furniture, by R Dubrow.
- The last photo shows an excerpt to the US Patent Office in 1851 by Hiram Tucker, Boston, MA.
- Shipping appears to be approx 400/Nashville area-550/New Jersey.
Decorative Interior Antique Fireplace
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