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Superb Victorian Cast Iron Fender
Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection

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Superb Victorian Cast Iron Fender

19th century
Description

This curved and very decorative 19th century fender is beautifully cast with scrolls, leaves and Tudor rose boss handles. Having been professionally polished, the fender now has the appearance of burnished steel.

Small fenders like this one were placed on the hearth to keep falling ash in check. While still useful for this purpose, today it can be regarded as a very decorative item.

The quality of this fender is outstanding and it would add character and charm to a contemporary home.

c 1880

Code: CMT 144

Width: 22" 56 cm

Depth: 4.5" 11.5 cm

Height: 10" 25.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Fender to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041885
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CMT144
Description
This curved and very decorative 19th century fender is beautifully cast with scrolls, leaves and Tudor rose boss handles. Having been professionally polished, the fender now has the appearance of burnished steel.
fig 1. A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim.
fig 1. Superb Victorian Cast Iron Fender

Small fenders like this one were placed on the hearth to keep falling ash in check. While still useful for this purpose, today it can be regarded as a very decorative item.

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The quality of this fender is outstanding and it would add character and charm to a contemporary home.
Hobson May Collection

c 1880

Code: CMT 144

Width: 22" 56 cm

Depth: 4.5" 11.5 cm

Height: 10" 25.5 cm

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Fender to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1041885
Dealers Internal Ref
CMT144
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim.

Superb Victorian Cast Iron Fender

Archive II A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim. View II
Archive III A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim. View IV
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
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Hobson May Collection
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A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim.
Superb Victorian Cast Iron Fender
Ref: SA1041885
A Victorian cast iron fireplace fender featuring openwork scroll detailing, floral rosette accents, and a curved top rim.
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FAQs

A Victorian fireplace fender is a low metal border placed around the base of a hearth to contain falling ash, embers, and coal dust, while serving as a decorative frame for the fireplace during the nineteenth century.

Victorian fenders were predominantly manufactured from cast iron, wrought iron, brass, or copper, often featuring cast relief detailing, pierced motifs, and moulded rims.

Original Victorian fenders exhibit heavy weight due to solid cast iron construction, slight surface irregularities from sand casting, crisp relief patterns such as foliate scrollwork or rosettes, and genuine age-related patination or minor surface oxidisation on the underside.

Position the fender directly on the hearth surface in front of an open grate, stove, or decorative bioethanol burner to add structural definition and period depth to contemporary or restored living spaces.

Remove loose dust with a soft brush, then clean using a damp cloth and mild soap before thoroughly drying. Apply black grate polish or paste periodically to protect the iron from moisture and preserve the matte graphite sheen.
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