English Arts and Crafts Copper Fireplace Surround

Early 20th century, featuring repousse borders and raised bosses with central raised hood and two hooks, rear with iron rail mounts.

Overall dimensions 40.5 x 43 x 5 in.; interior portal: 23 x 18 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Attractive old patina; some verdigris; rear iron rails separating from the copper near the upper half causing some bending to the copper.