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Restored fireplaces, cast-iron inserts and surrounds in Dorset. Original period pieces and later castings. Browse current stock at gratefinds.com.

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30/10/2026

This Victorian style arched cast-iron insert is distinctive for its rounded opening framed by bands of raised decoration with repeating floral motifs and narrow ribbed sections, set against a white painted wooden double corbel surround that contrasts plain, straight lines with the darker, more intricate casting.

Supplied complete with Surround (wooden and painted); Fret; Grate; Cast iron fireback; Damper; Ashpan cover; Ashpan. The surround has a broad plain frieze and a projecting mantel shelf with moulded edges; the insert’s curved front carries scroll and leaf detailing beneath the horizontal bars. Suitable for Solid Fuel, Gas, Bioethanol or decorative use; gas use requires suitable conversion and installation by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1110/victorian-style-arched-cast-iron-insert-with-painted-wooden-double-corbel-surround-fp18121.html

21/10/2026

This original Edwardian cast iron fireplace surround is notable for its wide, projecting mantel shelf with a curved central section and a central panel carrying a symmetrical floral design with a tall flower and curling stems. Narrow vertical motifs form a patterned band either side of the arch, balancing the flowing botanical decoration above.

The surround has broad, largely plain uprights with moulded borders down to simple block feet and a dark grey finish with lighter metallic highlights on the raised details. Supplied complete with: Surround (cast iron).

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1102/original-edwardian-cast-iron-fireplace-surround-fp18114.html

20/10/2026

This original Edwardian / Art Nouveau cast iron fireplace surround is notable for its raised floral casting and dark surface with lighter metallic highlights that pick out the mouldings and decoration. The broad, projecting mantel shelf and slender uprights frame a wide panel beneath the shelf whose moulded lower edge rises into a shallow central arch with a smaller decorative panel beneath, while each upright finishes in a plain block foot. The surround bears registration number 431279.

Supplied complete with the surround (cast iron), it would make a distinctive focal point in a lounge thanks to its combination of substantial proportions and the repeated floral pattern.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1103/original-edwardian-cast-iron-fireplace-surround-fp18115.html

19/10/2026

This original Victorian Gothic cast iron fireplace is distinguished by its strong Gothic cast detail and tall mirrored overmantel, with blue decorative tiles that introduce colour and pattern to the surround. The combination of the mirrored upper section and the decorative casting gives the fireplace a distinctive late Victorian look.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, the fireplace is supplied complete with cast iron fireplace, bolt-on mirrored overmantel, original decorative tiles, fret, grate, cast iron fireback, ashpan cover and damper. Suitable for solid fuel, conversion to gas or simply as a decorative fireplace.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1087/original-victorian-gothic-cast-iron-fireplace-mirrored-overmantel.html

18/10/2026

This Edwardian style cast iron combination fireplace is distinctive for its integrated mantelpiece and plain panelled body, with simple architectural lines and a moulded mantel that give an understated Edwardian look. Its compact fire opening and black finish make it well suited to a modest-sized lounge, cottage, hallway or smaller period room.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, the fireplace is supplied complete with its fret, grate, cast iron fireback, ashpan, ashpan cover, ashpan removal tool and damper. It is suitable for solid fuel or simply as a decorative fireplace.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1075/edwardian-style-cast-iron-combination-fireplace.html

17/10/2026

An original Edwardian solid mahogany fireplace surround dating from around 1900–1910, notable for its rich colour and deep grain, broad moulded outer frame, panelled frieze with a central oval detail and a useful display shelf supported by small decorative brackets. Its clean, balanced Edwardian lines give it a substantial, elegant appearance suitable for a period interior, a restoration project or a more contemporary room.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, supplied complete with the restored original Edwardian solid mahogany fireplace surround shown in the photographs. No cast iron insert, fireback, grate, hearth, tiles or appliance is included. Suitable as a period wooden fireplace surround for a cast iron insert, tiled insert, decorative fireplace opening or other appropriate fireplace arrangement. View the full listing using the link below.

https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1071/original-edwardian-solid-mahogany-fireplace-surround.html

16/10/2026

This narrow 1920s tiled cast iron fireplace is distinctive for its deep red glazed tiles and decorative cast iron insert, which give the surround a neat, architectural early 20th-century character.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, supplied complete with: fret, grate, clay fireback, cast iron fireback, ashpan cover, deep red glazed tiles and painted bolection-style surround. Suitable for solid fuel or simply as a decorative fireplace.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1065/1920s-narrow-tiled-cast-iron-fireplace-bolection-surround.html

15/10/2026

This original 1920s cast iron fireplace insert is notable for its deep red subway tiles set into tiled side panels and a decorative cast iron frame, balanced by a smooth canopy, black cast iron finish and a simple fire opening. Its compact proportions suit a period home, cottage or restoration project where a tiled insert is required.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, the fireplace is supplied complete with its fret, grate, clay fireback and cast iron fireback and the red subway tiles. Suitable for solid fuel or simply as a decorative fireplace.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1064/original-1920s-cast-iron-fireplace-insert-red-subway-tiles.html

14/10/2026

This original Victorian cast iron bedroom insert is distinctive for its horseshoe-shaped opening and compact proportions that suit a bedroom, cottage, hallway or smaller period room. The insert has simple decorative cast detail and a clean black finish, with a traditional triple-bar grate.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, the sale is for the restored original Victorian cast iron horseshoe bedroom fireplace insert shown in the photographs; no separate mantel or surround is included. The fireplace is suitable for solid fuel or simply as a decorative fireplace.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p1017/victorian-horseshoe-cast-iron-bedroom-fireplace-insert.html

13/10/2026

A rare original late 19th-century cast iron fireplace by Thomas Elsley, notable for strong Aesthetic Movement detail in the style associated with Thomas Jeckyll and for its tall, narrow proportions, shallow hood and sharply cast natural motifs.

Restored in our Dorset workshop, the fireplace is supplied complete with its grate, fire bars, clay fireback and ashpan cover. Suitable for solid fuel or simply as a decorative fireplace.

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https://www.gratefinds.com/store/p937/rare-thomas-elsley-cast-iron-fireplace-jeckyll-style.html

Address

92 Green Close
Sturminster Newton
DT101BL

Telephone

+447549798993

Website

https://www.gratefinds.com/

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