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Title: Marbleized Fireplace
Post by: Bob S. on January 02, 2008, 06:14:16 AM

I recently aquired these two fireplaces and was wondering if anyone knows their value. I think they are marbleized slate and probably date somewhere in the 1800's. Any info would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Marbleized Fireplace
Post by: D&b antiques on January 02, 2008, 12:16:12 PM

these little fireplaces are commonly, found in sear's & roebuck packaged house's.designed for do it your selfer's up to about 1940. these date to about 1870's.
penrhyn mantel & slate co. started mfg in 1865.about 1895 sear's & roebuck started selling there fire places also.
average value. $1,200.00 dollars per fire place.

Title: Re: Marbleized Fireplace
Post by: Bob S. on January 02, 2008, 12:44:22 PM

Thank you for the information. Much appreciated.