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Can't add much to what others have said. The applied pieces on your second mantel are like some kind of pressed wood composite. These were often used if meant to be originally painted but do take stain and were sometimes colored to match wood. Looks like this one has been stripped so could have been painted originally.

The first mantel is really nice. I would want at least $500 for it here in the Midwest. Could see it priced significantly higher in the right retail setting. Second would be about half that. Being in NJ, I would think you could do even better due to proximity to NYC. As the others said, the tiles would have some significant value as well.

 

Here are a few prices for some antique mantels (Sorry for my misspelling, Af!!) in CT, but yours are in such pristine condition.....I wouldn't hold back.....but that's also your choice!!

https://www.oldenewenglandsalvage.com/antique_mantels.html

https://www.oldwoodworkshop.com/architectural-antiques/

And last one from me: BUT check it out carefully!! They seem to be asking a bundle for the antique mantels, and also do Reproduction Mantels: Also, this one's in NJ!!

http://www.recyclingthepast.com/c7-Fireplace-Mantels.aspx

 

Ah,rip away then !

 

Holey Moley ! I had no idea salvage brought those lkind of prices!

 

Johnny, salvage is a BIG business!!!!! Lots of $$$$$ But I also think you're working pretty hard for it!!

 

Hi,
There are so many in historic areas of Jersey you would be lucky to get 300 dollars for them. I saw so many go into the trash trucks in Paterson NJ when I worked there. It was heart breaking. The worst were the three inch thick solid mahogany and oak doors that were in the trash each week.
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There is a salvage place in CT., which I have been to numerous times back in the day. Prices were not only appalling, but ridiculous!

 

The one in Bridgeport? Used to be a favorite to stop when driving I95 from Mass to NY!

 

Yeah, is. Try buying some salvaged old growth "heart pine" for flooring or kitchen cabs, HIDEOUSLY EXPENSIVE!

 

additional closeups of mantle carvings.

 

Sorry for the hi-jack Jim T.
Our widest is 22”.

 

That is a sexy floor. Nice job @anundverkaufen !

 

THAT is ONE MEANINGFUL FLOOR!!!!!! AND Butcher Block, And Collection, and, and, and.............doesn't the spouse scream for even a LITTLE counter space???????????

 

@Jim T, in looking at your close-ups, looks like @verybrad hit the nail on the head ......with "The applied pieces on your second mantel are like some kind of pressed wood composite." And it looks like they're doing some serious cracking!! It also looks like they've had either some bleach or paint applied where my arrows are pointing...........JMHO!!! I still think they're gorgeous!!!

 

Salvage companies get top dollar for their pieces. People know they can go there to find the unique piece for their project. Many are willing to pay for the convenience. As an individual trying to sell, you need to set your sights lower.