This stone looks like a "Cultured Stone", if not cultured then it could be sandstone, these are pieces of stone that are adhered one on top of the other.

Thanks for your quick reply!

The materials were purchased from Peninsula Building Materials, also known as PBM, in Redwood City, California.

What makes this fireplace so special is the mason who installed it for http://www.billfryconstruction.com/.

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Thanks to you too for great info!

PBM is one of our favorite suppliers of stone.
See more of their products in our fireplaces (which includes this image) in my new YouTube:


:) Rhoda http://www.billfryconstruction.com/

What is the mantel made of? Is this a mantel that I could purchase or was it custom made?

The mantle is made of stone purchased locally at http://www.pbm1923.com/
:) Rhoda http://www.billfryconstruction.com/