SKETCH No. 15.
Reading edition
This sketch suggests the use of glazed tiles in the panel above the fireplace opening. Blue and white Dutch tiles would go well with either red or light bricks. The fireplace should have a brass or iron face-moulding.
Width of breast 5 feet 5 inches.
Width of opening 3 "
Height of mantel 5 " 2 "
Height of opening 2 " 5 "
Price of red face and moulded bricks necessary to lay up this mantel, including the hearth, fire-back, under-fire, tile shelf and glazed tile, $36.
Price of cream, buff, gray, pink or brown bricks, $54.
Face moulding, from $2 to $4 additional.
Below is a drawing of each ornamental brick used in this design.
No. 5 Stretcher No. 7 Stretcher No. 8 Stretcher
No. 11 Right Face Return In No. 103 Stretcher No. 117 Stretcher
