In the process of cleaning out an old garage for an elderly friend, I came across an old iron fireplace. Not knowing much about them, I was hoping that someone here might be able to help me.
I was told by the owner that it was purchased about 30 years ago and never set up. I was also told that at the time of purchase that it was said to be about 15 to 20 years old, making it about 50 or so years old. I have put all the pieces I have found together and it appears to be complete with the exception of a couple of flat head bolts that hold the flat top piece to the walls. It is rusty but seems to work ok with the exception of the left side bi-fold door. It is rusted and I did not try any harder then with my hands to try to get it working. The other door was stiff but I got it moving with no problem.
There is a plate on the bottom that says Hearth Craft Inc. of Portland Oregon, with various model numbers, but none of them are checked so I can't tell what model this is.
I guess I was hoping to get some info/advice as to what this might be worth in its present condition. What it might take to restore it and an idea of what that might cost. The owner wants to let it go.
I would appreciate any info you can give me,
Thanks
PS Computer is not cooperating with posting pictures at this time. Im sure its operator error.
I was told by the owner that it was purchased about 30 years ago and never set up. I was also told that at the time of purchase that it was said to be about 15 to 20 years old, making it about 50 or so years old. I have put all the pieces I have found together and it appears to be complete with the exception of a couple of flat head bolts that hold the flat top piece to the walls. It is rusty but seems to work ok with the exception of the left side bi-fold door. It is rusted and I did not try any harder then with my hands to try to get it working. The other door was stiff but I got it moving with no problem.
There is a plate on the bottom that says Hearth Craft Inc. of Portland Oregon, with various model numbers, but none of them are checked so I can't tell what model this is.
I guess I was hoping to get some info/advice as to what this might be worth in its present condition. What it might take to restore it and an idea of what that might cost. The owner wants to let it go.
I would appreciate any info you can give me,
Thanks
PS Computer is not cooperating with posting pictures at this time. Im sure its operator error.