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Super Rare Oak Fire Surround Very Possibly by Mouseman
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for sale €1,141     $1,238
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Wickersley Antiques

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Super Rare Oak Fire Surround Very Possibly by Mouseman

1920 - 1940
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An extraordinary oak fire surround ,in my opinion it was made by an employee of Mouseman (.Kilburn) it belonged to a couple from that area it was obviously made to celebrate their marriage.as the initials ( CAR and GR ) one on each upright post show, it is adzed carved ,the separate uprights shown on the photos sit to the outside edge of the front uprights, the fronts of the uprights each have little shelve fixed on , it also has a fire curb and an iron kettle or pot hanger which would fix to the stone or brick infill surrounding the fire place , the condition is excellent

Circa 1930s

Dimensions

Width 150 cms

Height 200 cms

Depth 38 cms

Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Fire Surround to the 1930s.

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SA1240182
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Description
An extraordinary oak fire surround ,in my opinion it was made by an employee of Mouseman (.Kilburn) it belonged to a couple from that area it was obviously made to celebrate their marriage.as the initials ( CAR and GR ) one on each upright post show, it is adzed carved ,the separate uprights shown on the photos sit to the outside edge of the front uprights, the fronts of the uprights each have little shelve fixed on , it also has a fire curb and an iron kettle or pot hanger which would fix to the stone or brick infill surrounding the fire place , the condition is excellent

Circa 1930s

Dimensions

Width 150 cms

Height 200 cms

Depth 38 cms

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Fire Surround to the 1930s.

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SA1240182
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Archive I A hand-carved solid oak fire surround featuring an adzed finish, castellated top posts, carved monograms, and small side shelves.

Super Rare Oak Fire Surround Very Possibly by Mouseman

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A hand-carved solid oak fire surround featuring an adzed finish, castellated top posts, carved monograms, and small side shelves.
Super rare oak fire surround very possibly by mouseman
Ref: SA1240182
A hand-carved solid oak fire surround featuring an adzed finish, castellated top posts, carved monograms, and small side shelves.
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  • ObjectFireplace Surrounds
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAdzed surface texture, Castellated top posts, Carved monograms, Integrated side shelves

This Arts and Crafts fire surround dates from the 1930 period, designed in an English Country House style. The piece uses solid oak with iron hardware, finished in a warm brown timber colour. Visible details include an adzed surface texture across the lintel and posts, castellated top posts, carved monograms on the upper corners reading CAR and GR, integrated small side shelves fixed to the front of the uprights, and iron pot or kettle hangers mounted inside the opening. Measuring 150 cm wide, 200 cm high, and 38 cm deep, the construction incorporates separate outer upright posts positioned alongside the main structural framing. Home installation suits period room settings as a decorative focal point around a hearth or fireplace opening.

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Arts and Crafts fireplace design emphasises visible hand craftsmanship, traditional joinery, and honest expression of natural materials such as solid oak. Emerging in the late nineteenth century as a reaction against industrial mass production, these pieces frequently feature hand-adzed surfaces, gothic or rustic motifs, and functional architectural forms.

Traditional fire surrounds were constructed primarily from dense hardwoods like English oak, joined using mortise and tenon techniques secured with wooden dowels. Surface finishes were often created using hand adzes to produce a textured finish, complemented by hand-forged iron fittings for hanging hearth equipment.

Authentic period pieces exhibit tool marks from hand adzing rather than smooth machine-sanded finishes, along with signs of age-related shrinkage or patination around joints. Craftsmen of the Yorkshire School tradition often incorporated personal makers marks, carved monograms, or carved animal signatures into the woodwork.

An antique oak fire surround serves as a grounding focal point when positioned against neutral painted walls or exposed brickwork. It pairs effectively with modern wood-burning stoves, slate hearth tiles, and minimalist lighting to balance historic architectural detail with contemporary living spaces.

Maintain solid oak surrounds by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood and preserve the patina. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and position the surround away from direct, unshielded heat sources to prevent excessive timber drying or splitting.
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