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hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
  • hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
  • hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
  • hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
  • hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
  • hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
  • hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover
hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover

hard to find all original and well-maintained late 19th century copper-plated ornamental steel and cast iron interior residential fireplace gas insert with intact summer cover

SKU: UR-20092-14
completely intact 19th century original antique american victorian era copper-plated steel and iron interior residential gas insert or "grille" designed and fabricated by the dawson brothers, chicago, il. the remarkably well-maintained residential gas inset contains an ornamental surround comprised of stamped steel with original copper plating. the protruding hood, detachable summer cover and perforated "ash" grate mounted on the very bottom are in original and in great condition. the side panels feature lightly embossed torches with flame finials. the allover dimpled surface texture provides added dimension and visual character. the dawson grate was in working condition prior to removal. the extant dawson brothers factory and offices is located at 517-519 n. halsted street just west of downtown chicago. the red brick factory was constructed in 1888 and designed by architect julius zittel. the five-story building has a cast iron facade on its first floor, along with decorative tie rods and a carved limestone name plaque with date. the dawson brothers used the factory to fabricate highly specialized ornamental fireplace mantels and grates; the building also served as the company's showroom and offices. a six-story addition was added to the building in 1901, which mainly served as a storage and shipping area. the dawson brothers conducted business at the factory until 1929. the building was added to the national register of historic places on february 14, 1985. the fire place gas insert measures 30 3/4 inches x 4 1/2 inches x 30 1/2 inches.

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