In the nineteenth century, Coalbrookdale became known all over the world not only for the everyday utilitarian objects that it made in cast iron but also for its decorative objects including fountains, gates, garden furniture, railings, lamps, art castings and fire surrounds.

  The Coalbrookdale Foundry first produced sculptures, plaques, candlesticks and other ornamental objects in 1834. By the middle of the nineteenth century the Coalbrookdale Foundry was the largest in the world.

  Fred Schukal, owner of Sleepy Hollow Chimney Supply, has acquired over 300 of Coalbrookdale's Fireplace Surrounds. Fred was lucky enough to locate the surrounds in a warehouse in upstate New York. They have been lightly sandblasted and painted in a green primer.

  Below are a few samples of these beautiful Coalbrookdale surrounds, painted in a variety of high temperature paints.