SKETCH No. 41.
Reading edition
This shows a portable fireplace (24½ in. wide x 30¼ in. high) set inside of the regular mantel opening. It is made of iron, is lined with fire-brick, and can be taken out and moved away in one piece at any time. The front is copper plated. The back has two dampers leading to the chimney. The fire-pot opening is 20 in. wide at the front and narrower at the back and is fitted with a dumping grate. It is suitable for either coal or 12-in. wood.
Width of breast 3 feet 1 inch.
Width of opening 2 " ½ inches.
Height of mantel 4 " 5 "
Height of opening 2 " 5 "
Price of red face and moulded bricks necessary to lay up this mantel, including the hearth, under-fire and tile shelf, $16.
Price of cream, buff, gray, pink or brown bricks, $24.
The portable fireplace costs $11.75 extra.
We do not include face bricks for inside lining of mantel opening, as none are required.
Below is a drawing of each ornamental brick used in this design.
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