The original bedroom fireplace has now been finished with grate blacking (and in the process a large amount of the graphite seemed to transfer itself onto Dave!) Under the top however he discovered that this model was named 'The Primrose' presumably as that is what is represented by the small flowers on the top panel. More striking though are the oak leaves and acorns that make up the design down the sides and inside the surround. It must have been made in large numbers as there are examples currently for sale on the internet, where it is described as:
A highly decorated late Victorian cast iron combination fireplace. The frieze has a central bunch of primroses and on either side are garlands of flowers and acorns which cascade down each side to the foot blocks.
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