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Antique Regency Brass Fire Tools
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Antique Regency Brass Fire Tools

19th century
Description

A good pair of early Victorian brass fire irons in super condition with very attractive brass detail to the heavy cast handles. The pair are both in excellent condition and have a lovely antique colour and patination. These date from the late Regency / Early Victorian era circa 1840.

The tools measure 65 and 63 cms in length.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Regency Brass Fire Tools to the 19th Century.

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SA1001641
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description
A good pair of early Victorian brass fire irons in super condition with very attractive brass detail to the heavy cast handles. The pair are both in excellent condition and have a lovely antique colour and patination. These date from the late Regency / Early Victorian era circa 1840.

The tools measure 65 and 63 cms in length.

UK insured delivery is £15

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Regency Brass Fire Tools to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001641
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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A pair of antique Regency brass fireplace tools featuring a shovel and tongs with ornate cast handles.
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Archive I A pair of antique Regency brass fireplace tools featuring a shovel and tongs with ornate cast handles.

Antique Regency Brass Fire Tools

Archive II A pair of antique Regency brass fireplace tools featuring a shovel and tongs with ornate cast handles. View II
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Archive IV A pair of antique Regency brass fireplace tools featuring a shovel and tongs with ornate cast handles. View IV
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Weardale
Durham
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A pair of antique Regency brass fireplace tools featuring a shovel and tongs with ornate cast handles.
Antique Regency Brass Fire Tools
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A pair of antique Regency brass fireplace tools featuring a shovel and tongs with ornate cast handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireplace Tools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsOrnate cast handles, Flared shovel blade, Hinged tongs
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This pair of fireplace tools comprises a long shovel and matching tongs, originating from the early Victorian era around 1840 in a Regency style. Both items are made of solid brass with a polished finish and display a warm golden tone across their surfaces. The set includes a shovel with a wide flared blade connected to a thin shaft, and a pair of hinged scissor-action tongs joined by a central spring mechanism. Each tool features heavy cast metal handles decorated with intricate foliate motifs and turned details at the grip. The shovel measures 65 cm in height and the tongs measure 63 cm in height, with both pieces maintaining a slim depth of 8 cm. Suitable for use on an open hearth or beside a period fireplace, these tools provide functional hardware for managing coal or wood fires in a traditional reception room. The set integrates easily into a living room or study beside a fireplace mantelpiece, serving as both practical implements and decorative brass accessories for a functional hearth setting. The matched pair creates a coordinated arrangement when stood upright or hung from a companion stand near a domestic fireplace.

FAQs

Regency fire tools were created in early nineteenth-century Britain, drawing heavy inspiration from classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian design. They typically feature refined proportions, polished brass components, and neoclassical ornamentation such as urn finials or acanthus leaves.

Authentic period fire tools were primarily crafted from cast or wrought iron and solid brass. Brass was frequently used for decorative handles, finials, and shovel blades, while steel or iron provided structural strength for handling burning fuel.

Authentic tools often show signs of hand-casting, minor asymmetrical details, and natural oxidisation in hard-to-reach crevices. They generally feel heavier than modern hollow reproductions and feature screwed or riveted joint construction rather than modern welding.

Positioning antique brass tools alongside a modern minimalist log burner or contemporary fireplace creates a compelling visual contrast between metallic textures and modern materials. Their warm brass tone adds depth and historic character to both traditional and eclectic living spaces.

Clean brass fire tools using a soft microfibre cloth and a mild soapy water solution to remove soot and surface dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scouring pads that can scratch the metal or strip away natural age-related patina.
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