Wonderful 1880s Walker and Pratt Cast Iron Stove Front with Faces drawing on bank stationary there has been some deterioration

there has been some deterioration to the bronze: on the front

notched details and middle and end

and once one has done so

The compositions

but overall he's in fine shape

Wonderful 1880s Walker and Pratt Cast Iron Stove Front with Faces drawing on bank stationary there has been some deteriorationNot totally my usually thing, but I thought this was such a beautiful (and beautifully preserved) piece of cast iron, especially with those faces at the top corners, that I just couldn't resist it. It was once the front screen of a c. 1880 Walker and Pratt parlor stove, which had a side load door, so that the front was just the fire view, gorgeously framed! I thought it could be great in front of a fireplace now, or one could or, as long as well