A late 19th Century Victorian manner profusely veined fireplace surround in Filetto Rosso marble.
 
A plain shelf sits above an unadorned frieze, flanked by wide jambs with raised bullnose frieze line insertions, each jamb is stepped-returning with generous wall sections, all resting on moulded foot blocks.
 
The piece displays a wonderful example of Filetto Rosso marble, exhibiting excellent group veining and colour.
 
Filetto Rosso is mined in Italy and was prized for its density and durability for hundreds of years- it was used commercially in churches, and as time progressed found its way in to public buildings all across the world.
 
Each jamb (leg) width 210mm
 
Fire opening size: 36” high x 36” wide as shown in our photo. The opening width can be increased up to 38” due to the frieze sitting behind on both jambs.
 
Shown with a cast iron insert not included, but available separately.
 
Dimensions: 
Height: 44.69 in (113.5 cm)Width: 55.91 in (142 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
Style: 
Victorian (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: 
Marble, Carved
Place of Origin: 
England
Period: 
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture: 
1950c
Condition: 
Good. Wear consistent with age and use.