Fire Grates

[dibsdiy]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask. I have to replace the fire basket in my old Edwardian/Victoria fire surround. The present basket, (old - broken) one is flat, with three legs, bowed at the front. Measurements are roughly 13.5" across the front, 10" across the back, 8" deep. I have tried internet, locally and cannot find anything to match. If I had one made it would probably be expensive but can anyone suggest suppliers? Photo attached of surround. Many thanks for any help.

 

[sircerebus666]

Have you a pic of your broken surround?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cast-Iro...hash=item2ca12947a6:m:mEX4J2um7G009Od1sZfSJPQ

There's lots on eBay , worth a look

 

[sircerebus666]

Surround? I meant basket!

 

[dibsdiy]

Thank you for your replies. I looked at e bay but they have mainly the sort that curve up at the front and because of the 'teeth' on the inside of the grill front part of my surround, a curved top of basket would not fit. I attach photos of the now broken one, I could only find a soup tin of the right height to

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raise the broken bits to level it off for the photos!

 

[sircerebus666]

https://www.gr8fires.co.uk/tulip-bo...MIsbWSvqP05QIVleN3Ch1tKA9KEAkYBSABEgK-o_D_BwE

This tulip grate was the closest I could find.

Might be worth emailing a couple of fireplace companies see if they know what grate you have and if they can get it for you

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Might it be worth your while getting it welded up? With a bit of good welding, it could last for years..

 

[dibsdiy]

Thank you both for your replies. The tulip grate from gr8fires looks hopeful. I don't think I had tried them. The basket measurements of my present one are slightly smaller so I will measure the grate opening to see if it will fit. Otherwise, welding may be the answer. Thank you both for taking the trouble to reply.