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With the arrival of tall ships merchants sailed all over the known
world bringing back the finest marble. The marble
was then worked by the best craftsmen in Europe and turned into
spectacular marble fireplaces. These marble
fireplaces were seen as status symbols for those privileged
to own them. Exquisite Marble
fireplaces represent European craftsmanship at its pinnacle,
and since some of the marble
is no longer available, they are truly unique.
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Georgian White Marble fireplace
with Sienna Marble Inlay
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Britain raced ahead of the world in terms of metal technology.
Using advanced casting techniques at the time, foundries like Cole
Brookdale created the most beautiful exquisitely detailed cast
iron fire places. These fireplaces were exported all over the
globe. Fortunately these cast
iron fireplaces have stood the test of time and today with a
little sympathetic restoration you can avail of these beautiful
antique
fireplaces.
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Burnished 19th Century
Victorian Chimney Piece
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For more than a thousand years Stone
has been used as the raw material to create the fireplaces that
adorned the great Baronial Halls of the Middle Ages. Today Stone
Fireplaces compliment the finest period and new build properties
in the country. Stone
Fireplaces have a timeless elegance and charm that transcends
modern day fads and trends.
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French Priory Style Fireplace
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Marbleized
Slate fireplaces came into their own in the late 19th century
as an attractive alternative to marble
fireplaces. Today after restoration they have a look that lends
itself to even the most contemporary of settings
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Late Victorian Marbleised
Slate Fireplace
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Wooden
fireplaces really offered the 19th century wood workers and
carvers a chance to show off their skills with beautifully
hand carved Classical detailing such as Acanthus leaves and
Corinthian Columns ensured that the wooden
fireplaces of the period were striking.
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Georgian Chimney Piece
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