Antique Fireplace Mantle - Solid Walnut - Circa 1890s Origionally acquired from the Larchmont Yacht Club, NYC Start Price USD 8,500.00 Current Price USD 8,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 8,995.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 Location Wellsville, NY See more about 'Antique Fireplace Mantle - Solid Walnut - Circa 1890s' Description Antique Fireplace Mantle - Solid Walnut - Circa 1890's  Origionally acquired from the Larchmont Yacht Club, NYC Discounted Item - Price Reduced from $12000 to $8995 This auction is for an antique fireplace mantle built approxiamately between the years of 1890-1895.  The solid walnut mantle has hand carved detailing and an inscription across the top that says "Well Befall Hearth & Hall" (See Pictures). This mantle was mentioned in two separate New York Times articles from the time period, one dated September 2, 1894 and the other dated August 22, 1897.  The articles state that this mantle was located in the reading room. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9D03EFDE143EEF33A25751C0A96F9C94659ED7CF http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=940CE1DE153DE633A25751C2A96E9C94669ED7CF http://thepeacockroom.blogspot.com/ If interested in coming to look at it or any other questions, just let me know through e-mail or cell phone (Jim Brunscheidel @ 716-498-4368).  Just leave a message and one of us will get back to you. Approxiamate Size:  Height 8'-7" Width 7'-4" / Firebox Opening:  Height 39" Width 44" Condition:  Good, minor imperfections and minimal surface scratches.  Restoration and/or installation could very well be arranged depending on location.  This service would be negotiable but at all costs of the buyer. Shipping:  Local pick-up - located in Wellsville, New York 14895 - or can be shipped with the cost of shipping provided by the buyer.  If within 100 mile radius, delivery can be arranged at the cost of the buyer as well, call the number above for details if this is the method you prefer. All sales are final, dealing with serious bidders only, so be sure to ask any questions you may have before bidding.  I prefer PayPal, but will also accept personal checks/cashiers/money order for payment.  Insurance is optional, but is recommended.  I will not be held accountable for items damaged during shipping.  Payment must be received within 7 days of end of auction.  If paying by check, winning bidder must contact me within 3 days of end of auction to notify me of their payment method and when it will be mailed out.  Non-paying winners will receive negative feedback. Place a Bid!