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Beautiful Copper Arts & Crafts Fire Fender
William James Antiques
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Beautiful Copper Arts & Crafts Fire Fender

1900 - 1920
Description

An Arts & Crafts fire fender in solid copper with hand beaten decoration and overlayed edges. Beautiful rich colour and patina in lovely original condition throughout. Stamped BGH for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft, founded in 1890. English, Circa 1910.

Dimensions: Height: 20 cm - 8 Inches, Width: 48 Inches - 122 cm, Depth: 26.75 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

An Arts & Crafts fire fender in solid copper with hand beaten decoration and overlayed edges. Beautiful rich colour and patina in lovely original condition throughout. Stamped BGH for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft, founded in 1890. English, Circa 1910.

Dimensions: Height: 20 cm - 8 Inches, Width: 48 Inches - 122 cm, Depth: 26.75 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
26.8cm (10.55")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Arts Crafts Fire Fender to the Edwardian era.

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SA1000187
Description
An Arts & Crafts fire fender in solid copper with hand beaten decoration and overlayed edges. Beautiful rich colour and patina in lovely original condition throughout. Stamped BGH for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft, founded in 1890. English, Circa 1910.
fig 1. An antique Arts and Crafts copper fire fender featuring hand-hammered repousse circular bosses and riveted borders.
fig 1. Beautiful Copper Arts & Crafts Fire Fender

Dimensions: Height: 20 cm - 8 Inches, Width: 48 Inches - 122 cm, Depth: 26.75 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

An Arts & Crafts fire fender in solid copper with hand beaten decoration and overlayed edges. Beautiful rich colour and patina in lovely original condition throughout. Stamped BGH for the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft, founded in 1890. English, Circa 1910.

Dimensions: Height: 20 cm - 8 Inches, Width: 48 Inches - 122 cm, Depth: 26.75 cm - 10 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
26.8cm (10.55")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Arts Crafts Fire Fender to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1000187
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

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William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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William James Antiques
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An antique Arts and Crafts copper fire fender featuring hand-hammered repousse circular bosses and riveted borders.
Beautiful Copper Arts & Crafts Fire Fender
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An antique Arts and Crafts copper fire fender featuring hand-hammered repousse circular bosses and riveted borders.
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An Arts and Crafts fire fender is a low metal border placed around a fireplace hearth to contain ash and embers. Developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these pieces emphasise hand-craftsmanship, repousse metalwork, and simple geometric decoration.

Traditional fenders were constructed from sheet copper, brass, or wrought iron, often hand-hammered or decorated using repousse techniques. Construction methods featured visible riveting, raised cabochons or bosses, and rolled steel or iron internal frames for structural stability.

Authentic period fenders typically display hand-hammered surface textures with slight variations, hand-set rivets, and natural patina in crevices. Look for signs of age such as gentle wear on the lower edges and traditional jointing techniques rather than modern uniform welds.

A copper fender serves as a structural anchor for traditional coal fireplaces or modern bioethanol hearth installations. The warm tone of patinated copper contrasts effectively against modern painted timber panelling, exposed brickwork, or minimalist stone hearths.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip the historic patina. If polishing is desired, apply a small amount of non-abrasive microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from oxidisation while preserving the patinated finish.
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