The Lexington Hearth Hitching Post 3-Piece Roasted Chestnut Mantel Surround Kit beautifully combines rustic charm with exceptional craftsmanship. Designed with a realistic wood appearance, its crafted from Burncrete, a non-combustible material that offers the beauty of wood without the risk of splinters or fire damage.

Each piece is individually hand-painted in a rich Roasted Chestnut finish, showcasing warm brown tones that create an inviting focal point in your living space. The intricate detailing on every edge reflects a high level of artistry and adds depth to the design.

Perfect for both traditional and modern interiors, this mantel surround kit delivers elegance and durability in one. For added personalization, custom color options are available upon request, ensuring a perfect match with your home dcor.

THE HITCHING POST MANTEL:

Before there were endless striped asphalt parking lots and multi-story parking garages, commuters hitched their ride to a simple post or rail when they came into town. Homes and businesses across Kentucky had either a hitching post or a hitching rail to tie off your horse to keep it from wandering. Our Hitching Rail mantel pays homage to a simpler time when horse power came with a saddle.

Hitching posts gained popularity in the early 1800s and remained a roadside feature into the early 1900s. At the height of their popularity, they were made in all shapes and sizes and became a decorative status symbol for the elites. Made from stone, iron, wood or steel, the basic need was to have a rail or ring to tie a simple clove-hitch or rolling-hitch knot to keep your horse in place. In Kentucky a lot of communities have horse-themed cast iron posts or simple stone obelisks with a cast iron ring. Youll still find them in use on Kentucky farms, but unfortunately many were lost to the metal drives during WWI and WWII. Our Hitching Post mantel reminded us of the clean lines of the post and rail style hitching post which is how it got its name in our Bluegrass Collection.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS:

Horses and Kentucky have a long history together, and before there were automobiles for commuting, homes, and businesses across Kentucky had a hitching post to keep your horse from wandering. Our Hitching Rail Fireplace Mantel Surround pays homage to a simpler time when horsepower came with a saddle. Character details include deeply weathered woodgrain, tool marks, insect damage, nail holes, saw marks, checks & splits, and character knots.

FAUX WOOD:

Although our fireplace mantel shelves appear to be antique wood timbers and beams, they are actually made using our patented casting formulation. Every concrete mantel shelf is hand-cast, and hand-painted by incredible coloring artists to reproduce the natural patina and color nuances acquired with exposure to the elements over time. With every Lexington Hearth Mantel Shelf, you get the beauty of antique timbers, without the splinters. We call that NATURERe-created!

COLOR:

Mantel shelves are hand-painted and will have minor variances in color and highlights.

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT:

The top rail has a cross-section of 5.5″ x 5.5″ and is 78.5″ long, weighing in at 80 lbs. The rail rests on two posts that each measure 5.25″ deep x 5.5″ wide and 56″ tall, with each post weighing 54 lbs. The posts can be adjusted for lower openings by trimming them with a diamond-bladed saw. (Fireplace Surround posts and top rail are individually hand cast and will have minor variances in weight and final dimensions)

NON-COMBUSTIBLE CASTING MEDIA:

Our high-definition casting formulation is noncombustible and authentically replicates the rich wood grain & character details of antique timbers. Meets or exceeds ASTM E136 laboratory test standards for non-combustibility.

CENTER AIR-GAP CONSTRUCTION:

Reduces weight and minimizes heat transfer to the top of the mantel shelf.

CUSTOM SIZES & COLORS:

If you need a custom height for the Hitching Post Surround Mantel, its side posts can be reduced to heights between 36″ and 56″ upon request.

Personalize your Hitching Post Surround Mantel by requesting a custom color.

To discover more about our customization options, including pricing, please reach out to our dedicated customer support team.

What’s Included:

• Lexington hearth mantel
• 3″ x 2″ mounting bracket
• Mounting hardware consists of 8 2.5″ pan-head sharp point screws for the mounting bracket and 3 2.25″ self-drilling screws for the mantel
• Touch-up kit consists of color-coordinated putty, touch-up paint and a brush
• Mounting instructions

Features:

• Intricate details on all exposed edges
• Retains the natural beauty of wood – without the splinters
• Non-combustible BurncreteTM casting formulation
• Individually hand-painted
• Customized color available upon request
• ASTM E136 standard test method for behavior of materials in vertical tube furnace at 750 C

Specifications:

Dimensions:

Warranty:

LEXINGTON HEARTH MANTELS are warranted against manufacturerdefects and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date ofpurchase. This warranty applies to the original owner and is nontransferable. We will repair the mantel if possible or, if we determineit cannot be repaired, will replace the mantel and/or components witha new mantel. If an exact replacement is no longer available, we willsubstitute it with a product of equal or greater value than the originalpurchase.

MANTELS ARE INDIVIDUALLY CAST, AND HAND-PAINTED. Mantelcolor and dimensions can vary slightly from samples and publishedmeasurements.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS apply if the item has been subjected toneglect, misuse, alteration, unauthorized repairs, relocation, dents,dings, scratches, incorrect applications, Acts of God, and all otheruncontrollable events, which are not covered by this warranty.Any minor discrepancies that may occur during, or after the warranty
period, ARE NOT typically considered to be a warranty issue. For this
reason, we include touch-up kits for all finishes, to allow you to makethese repairs when necessary.Examples of things that ARE NOT covered by this warranty include, but
are not limited to:

• Does not cover minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affectstructural performance.
• Scratches caused by normal use or abuse.
• Variation in colors due to exposure to sunlight, heat, cold, orchemicals.
• Damage caused by dirt, debris, or water damage.
• Freight Damage or damage caused by moving, repositioning, orrelocating of product.
• Failure to follow installation instructions, and use of unsuitable anchoring foundations.
• Failure to maintain the product in a reasonable/responsiblemanner.
• Does not cover third-party materials or labor costs incurred for assembly, permits, and inspections.

LEXINGTON HEARTH MANTELS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FORINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACHOF THIS WARRANTY. OTHER THAN THE STATED LIMITED WARRANTYTERMS ABOVE, NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED

Documents & Files:

• Warranty
• Installation Manual
• Brochure

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About The Manufacturer:

The scents of bourbon, oak, and vanilla greet you when you walk into a Rickhouse. These massive aging warehouses can store up to 20,000 barrels, containing about 1 million gallons of bourbon. Workers use a hand-operated ricker elevator to transfer the barrels onto storage racks called ricks, the namesake of a Rickhouse.