oversized late 19th century original and fully functional interior residential ornamental cast iron gas insert or grille designed and fabricated by the lion gas stove company, chicago, il. the fireplace grate was recently salvaged from a chicago residence undergoing demolition. the gas insert retains the original intricate perforated grate with a distinctive stick and ball design motif. the large curved hood is bedecked with multiple neoclassical design motifs. the distinctive protruding lion head profiles are found in each of the top corners. the gas "mixer" dial with fluted design is original and intact. the heavily ornamented cast iron gas insert contains a mostly uniform metallic gold enameled finish throughout. great overall condition. measures 30 1/4 x 10 x 30 1/8 inches.