Ogden Design Fireplace front - trying to find more info

I'm trying to find out more about this cast iron fireplace front by Ogden Design from the 1920's. I don't believe it's part of an insert as I don't see any cutting marks on the back. Wondering the history or locale of "Ogden Design" - I haven't found anything? Lastly, cast iron fireplaces are not my forte and a bit larger than I normally deal in, what would a front of this style sell for?

Thank you for any help!
Sandra

 

Sorry, I don't have a clue, but I love it!!

 

It's a beauty isn't it!

 

Can't help, but someone is going to love that!

 

I have seen these in Victorian era houses that have gas or small coal fireplaces. When attached you could not get wood in the fireplace. They were usually painted black and may have had some brass or painted gold trim. The fireplace opening was usually smaller than what we see today and had colorful fancy Victorian tile around the opening. Frequently smaller sizes were in bedrooms.

 

Love it! I have a couple of these fireplace covers (different designs) that we've hung on a wall of jasmine behind the pergola. The plan to fill the whole wall with them. Going to take a while, but should be pretty when it's done. That one would be fantastic with a mirror behind it. I'm picking them up in the $150-200 range, but some can go for $$$.

 

My guess is that it covered a gas ceramic heater and this was designed to keep people or objects from coming in contact with the gas or heated wires. My grandmother had ones that were simple not ornate

 

That makes sense as design wouldn't allow wood or other combustibles to be placed on hearth.

Debora