1830s Log Cabin Fireplace Mantel
Additional information
| Weight | 110 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 69 × 9 × 5.5 in |
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Price:
$661.00
Out of stock
Product Description
In Minnesota, most of the old hand hewn material dates to about 1870s – 1890s. This particular mantel beam came from a log cabin that was located just south of Madison, WI. That area was settled in the late 1830s. It makes sense as America were generally settled from East to West. The story goes that 4 of the sons of the original settlers went off to fight in the Civil War.
This piece has some nice medium-brown color and lot of original ax marks. The face was rotting a bit, so that was sanded pretty heavily and darkened with ammonia. It does, however, sport a nice knot near the center of the face.
We also left on the original dovetail from the corner of the cabin. It can stay, and we can finish it or we can cut it off. Your choice — no difference in price.
Pretty incredible to own a piece of American history like this.
More Mantel Inventory
You can shop some available mantel beams and thinner mantel shelves on this website.
However, our website here only contains a small number of all of the mantels that we have in stock.
We are literally a mom-and-pop shop that does lots of custom work. We often just don’t quite find enough time to update this website regularly.
We have nearly 150 finished mantels and another 500 or so unfinished pieces in stock at any time that can be viewed with other links.
We also do lots of custom work. If we understand what you are seeking, we can find and create that magic piece.
Please contact us for a full list and personal recommendations. We’re happy to chat and find a great piece for you.
Mantels with Metal
We work with a great local blacksmith to add metal straps and other ornamentation to our mantels. He is the real deal — coal forged and hand hammered. The metalwork has great color and tight fit. Nothing machined. We can start with a finished mantel you find on our site, or we can start with raw stock for more options.
Here are a few examples of the hundreds that we have crafted over the years. We can work together to create something unique. You can also browse our Mantels with Metalwork page.
Installation
In most cases, no special and expensive brackets are required — just some lag screws. The different approaches outlined are very strong, simple, and economical. Take a look at our mantel installation tips.
Contact us via email at antiqueww@gmail.com or call 612-281-9330.
