original antique american ornamental cast iron pierced metal grille or grate salvaged from a badly damaged dawson brothers fireplace gas insert. the older gold enameled finish was likely added in the 1920's. sporadic traces of the original copper-plated finish evident. the ornamental replacement grille was fabricated by the dawson brothers, chicago, il. the centrally located opening was designed for the protruding gas shut off valve key. measures 20 1/4 x 8 inches.