completely intact 19th century antique american interior residential refinished slate mantel possibly fabricated by the c.b. evans mantel and grate company, cincinnati, oh. the original hand-painted "faux" marble finish was removed long ago. the slate mantel was discovered stripped and sealed. the clean and uniform mantel piece was salvaged from a chicago row house built shortly after the great chicago fire of 1871. the hearth and jambs contain lightly incised design motifs motifs featuring gothic arches. the beveled edge mantel shelf remains in great overall condition, considering age. the fireplace mantel includes the opposed wall segments, inner segments (used to enclose the firebox opening), and two black beveled edge blocks that divided the frieze panel from the jambs. the mantel is free from breaks or cracks. 67 x 14 x 43. firebox is approx 33 x 34 1/2 inches