Coal Baskets that Burn Gas
The Old Salem Collection
The look and warmth of Victorian Coal Burning baskets
 

Coal Baskets simulate the effect of a more subtle real coal fire; reminiscent of a simpler more elegant time in our history. The  coals in the basket actually glow as they're heated by the natural gas or propane burner,  providing a realistic appealing effect. The Coal Baskets  were first imported  but soon the need for CSA and ANSI certified gas coal grates for the US and Canadian markets made American production for Coal baskets necessary.      The fireplace has long been regarded as the focal point for any home, and in the late 1800's, coal fires were the height of fashion.  Even when not burning, the decorative cast iron basket filled with realistic  synthetic coals still look great in your fireplace! Gas coal fires are found in the finest homes in Great Britain, the US and Canada as well as in centuries old Public Houses, Castles and Palaces.  They are easy to install and can be taken with you should you decide to move.

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VENT FREE COAL BASKETS   Vent Free Coal Baskets have recently evolved to a state of design, function and safety that have made them highly popular for both older homes with pre-existing small coal burning fireplaces or for the new construction market.  For more information and to buy Vent Free Coal Baskets go to the Vent Free Page.

TYPICAL VENT FREE ADVANTAGES

Offers clean - safe - efficient alternative for old fireplaces with unsafe flue liners. ¹¹

When matched with Vent Free new construction box permits installation of new fireplace almost anywhere. ² 

Smaller flame lower Btu rating will not overheat rooms and may be approved for bed rooms in some regions. ³ 

Vent Free models tested and approved to CSA and ANSI Z21:11:2 standards 
Heat remains in the room Equipped with ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot safety system) provides 100% shut down of all gas if an unsafe Oxygen level exists in the room or if the pilot should go out.

Vent free appliances burn clean - eliminating  soot accumulations associated with Vented Coal burners

TYPICAL VENT FREE ADVANTAGES Offers clean - safe - efficient alternative for old fireplaces with unsafe flue liners  11 When matched with Vent Free new construction box permits installation of new fireplace almost anywhere. 2  Smaller flame lower Btu rating will not overheat rooms and may be approved for bed rooms in some regions. 3  Vent Free models tested and approved to CSA and ANSI Z21:11:2 standards  Heat remains in the room Equipped with ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot safety system) provides 100% shut down of all gas if an unsafe Oxygen level exists in the room or if the pilot should go out. Vent free appliances burn clean - eliminating  soot accumulations associated with Vented Coal burners

 

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VENTED COAL BASKETS

Vented coal Baskets have been around for many years.  "Vented" literally designates the requirement of these gas coal basket to be installed in an approved vented real working fireplace or an approved (certified) manufactured vented fireplace system (vented box).
 

Typical features of vented coal baskets are:

 

 

VENT FREE COAL BASKETS

 

 

 

 

Typical Features of the Vent Free Coal Basket are:

 

 

Special features include easy to operate controls and optional remote, the very latest in flame supervision devices and a piezo spark igniter to give instant response.  A pilot position on the controls makes lighting quick and easy. Our Ceramic Coals radiate heat from a large surface area and all control knobs are concealed by a decorative cover plate. Our burners are available in several sizes and can be used in some cases with an existing grate.

Safety is assured with our CSA certified burners and Zero Clearance Fireboxes.

All units are available in either Natural Gas or Propane.  We offer both vented and vent-free units for new construction as well as for use in existing fireplaces.

 

This simple but elegant coal grate is an authentic late Nineteenth Century reproduction found in a Georgia Victorian Cottage and has been manufactured exclusively for this Atlanta company for over 8 years.  The Coal Basket is made of cast iron with a satin black finish. Don't be fooled by imitators, there is only one Coal Basket basket with these features, flexibility and appeal of this product. Truly hand built and individually tested one at a time in the hometown known for its southern charm and elegance.

DIMENSIONS: 19" wide front, 13" wide back, 9.5" deep, 14" high.

Many styles and features can be found in gas coalbaskets from other manufactures in the USA and Canada. Some Coal grates feature remote electronic ignition and high low flame control all from the convince of the hand held remote.

Other Coal Basket themed fire places include cast iron surrounds from the simplest to the most ornate. Styles and designs allow you to recreate the exact period look that will most closely reflect the decor of your authentic Victorian home or help you to create that Victorian appeal.