Fireplace and Mantel-The Southward March
mantel surrounds and fireplaces have continued to be popular in the US although their purpose
has effectively changed. With advances in home heating, fireplaces, one would think,
would have ceased to exists. The obvious evidence is that not only have they survived extinction, but have
consistently made gains in their use. The popuarity has steadily moved soutward where wintersare short..
For a long time mantel surrounds and mantel shelves have contributed to the attraction of fireplaces.
Authentically hand carved mantels have become, however, uncommon
because of the price tag and the challenge of finding an accomplished artisan capable of such an
endeavor. There are contemporary technologies capable of machine carving wood, but they are not able to match the artistry of real hand
carved wood.
Fortunately for consumers in the American market, there are still hand carved mantels that can be had within your means. Foreign master carvers still ply their trade and make available to us fireplace
mantels reminiscent of pieces crafted hundreds of years ago.
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