Edwardian Fireplaces

[Bigfellah]

Does anyone know of a reputable, honest company in North London that could give me a quote on the value of the Edwardian (1901 - 1910) fireplaces in my house?

I am thinking of removing the chimney breasts and hope that I can offset the cost by selling the fireplaces.

Thank you.

[boxtops]

You need to look for salvage companies in your area - I can't help with your locality but you might do better trying to sell privately to someone restoring a similar house. I was paid £80 a few years back for an Edwardian basket fireplace (excluding the surround).

[The Builder]

Can't hep with London area I'm afraid, Bigman. I guess you've checked these on Ebay...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR9.TRC2.A0.H0.Xedwardian+fireplace&_nkw=edwardian+fireplace&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Dealers won't give you the best price, as they have to turn them around for a profit. Do try advertising in the N.London press though.

[SeaJayPea]

Two I know of:

Amazing Grates

61-63, High Rd, London, N2 8AB

Tel: [phone]

or

Browns Of London Ltd

81 Abbey Rd, London, NW8 0AE

Tel: [phone]

There's another that is new to me, but with only a mobile number on Yell.com, I'd be very careful:

Period Fireplaces

Coppetts Centre, North Circular Rd, London, N12 0SH

07949 732585