Ohio Limestone
6′ x 54″ x 8″
There are fossils in this stone that are much harder than the sedimentary stone they are surrounded by, so it is possible to get a very rich and varied texture with the chisels. The brick hearth is original to the 1920’s home. Someone in the past had replaced the original surround with a very ugly one, and when the new owners began the restoration of the home, the old fireplace was one of the first things they got rid of.
Ohio Limestone
6′ x 54″ x 8″
The lunettes feature dragon/birds plucking at grape vines. Although this photo is abysmal, it does show to a degree the texture of the finish.
Ohio Limestone
6′ x 54″ x 8″
I have always been fond of the Tudor style, and of channeled moldings in particular. The well-worn firebox really helps the piece look comfortably at home.
Ohio Limestone
6′ x 54″ x 8″
The scale of Tudor work is best in an intimate room. This shot really shows how a personal scale works to the room’s advantage.
Ohio Limestone
6′ x 54″ x 8″
This one has it all right for Tudor; scale, material, texture, color tone. I’d have one in my house, if I had a 1920’s big old house.