late 19th century salvaged chicago interior residential antique american fireplace summer cover with flame finial torch and ribbons

c. 1890's antique american victorian era metallic gold enameled ornamental cast iron interior residential fireplace summer cover. the base of the unusually-shaped cover contains a pronounced bulge and/or extends outward in relation to the top portion. the fanciful victorian era cover contains a centrally located torch with flame finial and an abundance of wavy ribbons. a unique sunburst motif extends outward from the center. salvaged from a detroit residence undergoing demolition. fabricated by the peerless mfg. co., louisville, ky. two identical summer covers are available. priced individually. measures 20 x 15 inches.