Posted 13 years ago
karalinev
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Found this 1897 Bissell and Company Cast Iron Fireplace insert on craiglist for $75.00 thought it was really cool looking, also wondering if I got a good deal also wondering if I should keep it the way it is or through it the depo machine and remove the rust and restore the cast iron to it's former glory?
This looks like a factory painted item. What you want it to look like when it is done is up to you. I prefer orignal colors and finishes. It looks great like it is, for the border, a little bit of soapy water, tooth brush, and good drying (hairdryer) will make it pop.
This is 10 years later, but I wonder if you ended up fixing up this fireplace insert? I found the exact same one in my 1901 victorian home and am trying to repair/restore it. Would love to know how yours turned out, or if you didn't fix it up and still have it on hand, if you might be willing to part with it?