Bullseye Mantels

Marble mantles were common throughout the Victorian era, with Carrara marble perhaps the most popular choice. Limestone provides a more contemporary interpretation of the traditional styles shown here.

Mantels with product codes beginning gesm can be made to order in different sizes. Samples of the stone material can be posted out before an order is taken.

Images and Descriptions of the Marble and Stones

The Regency Bullseye Mantel

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Moulded jambs and frieze, delicate roundels and a reeded edge to the shelf are typical of the early 19th century drawing room fireplace surrounds but were continued throughout the 19th and into the 20th century.

£975 Portuguese Limestone

£1025 Dolomite Verde

£1025 Carrara Marble

£1350 Sivec Marble

Size
Shelf Width
58 inches (147 cm)
Mantel Height
44.25 inches (112 cm)
Opening Width
35.5 inches (90 cm)
Opening Height
37 inches (94 cm)
Mantel Body Width
53 inches (134 cm)
Shelf Depth
9 inches (23 cm)
Rebate
2.5 inches (6 cm)

Shown in Portuguese Limestone
Shown with an arched Insert
54 inch slate hearth £160

Regency Demi Mantel

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A simplified version of the Regency Bullseye with plainer mouldings and block feet. An even plainer version is available as the Regency Simple.

£800 Portuguese Limestone

£900 Dolomite Verde

£900 Carrara Marble

£1200 Sivec Marble

Size
Shelf Width
58 inches (147 cm)
Mantel Height
42.5 inches (108 cm)
Opening Width
35 inches (89 cm)
Opening Height
36 inches (92 cm)
Mantel Body Width
52 inches (132 cm)
Shelf Depth
9 inches (23 cm)
Rebate
1.5 inches (4 cm)

Shown in Carrara marble
Large Victorian Basket £195
54 inch slate hearth £160

The Georgian Simple Mantel

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A late Georgian mantel with reeded frieze shelf edge and legs. It has finely turned roundels giving it a neo-classical feel.

Also available as a Georgian Demi and Georgian Bullseye (See REGENCY BULLSEYE AND DEMI for differences).

£700 Portuguese Limestone

£775 Dolomite Verde

£775 Carrara Marble

£1000 Sivec Marble

Size
Shelf Width
55 inches (140 cm)
Mantel Height
42.5 inches (108 cm)
Opening Width
35 inches (89 cm)
Opening Height
36 inches (92 cm)
Mantel Body Width
48.75 inches (124 cm)
Shelf Depth
7.5 inches (19 cm)
Rebate
1.5 inches (4 cm)

Shown in Carrara Marble
Radley insert (highlight) £335
Decorative gas insert £195
54 inch slate hearth £160

The Chiswick Mantel

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A late Georgian mantel with roundels or bullseyes over mouldings at the top of the legs giving it a neo-classical feel. The jambs and frieze have cushion moulding with reeding outside. The shelf is moulded and the mantel sits on block feet.

£850 Aegean Limestone