When we built our fireplace, Gerald recessed a box for the TV, which we covered with a beautiful gyclee called "Jack's Night to Win" that was a gift from our dear friend, artist Bonnie Marris.But to make it work, we needed a mechanism to raise and lower it.
J.C. found us an old-fashioned block and tackle that he installed at the top of the chimney.
Next, he and Gerald attached a "single tree" or "whiffle bar" we had found at a local antiques store to the back of the artwork.
Once that was in place, they attached the whiffle bar to the block and tackle. Then they were able to raise and lower the painting by pulling on the rope.
J.C. had fabricated two brackets from horse shoes where the painting would rest.
The last step was to make a loop with the rope and install a star hook to hold the rope in place.
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