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Three Antique Victorian Quality Brass Starburst Fire Irons
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Three Antique Victorian Quality Brass Starburst Fire Irons

19th century
Description

Three antique Victorian quality brass fire irons consisting of a quality brass shovel depicting a starburst, poker, and fire tongs

Dimensions:

Height 69 cm

Width 14 cm

Depth 3 cm

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Irons to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042161
Dealers Internal Reference
2221
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Description
Three antique Victorian quality brass fire irons consisting of a quality brass shovel depicting a starburst, poker, and fire tongs

Dimensions:

Height 69 cm

Width 14 cm

Depth 3 cm

Dated 1860

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Irons to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042161
Dealers Internal Ref
2221
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of three Victorian brass fire irons comprising a poker, tongs, and a shovel with a pierced starburst motif.
Three Antique Victorian Quality Brass Starburst Fire Irons
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A set of three Victorian brass fire irons comprising a poker, tongs, and a shovel with a pierced starburst motif.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian fire irons are functional companion sets manufactured during the 19th century, designed to manage open coal or wood fires. They typically comprise a shovel, tongs, and a poker crafted with ornamental turned brass handles and decorative finials.

These sets were primarily constructed from solid cast or turned brass, often paired with wrought iron or steel tips on pokers and tongs to withstand direct, high heat exposure within open grates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit substantial weight, hand-threaded component joints, and subtle irregularities from hand-casting. Look for decorative pierced detailing on shovel pans, such as starbursts, and natural oxidisation within recessed turned grooves.

Position the tools on a marble or tiled fireplace hearth beside an iron dog grate or wood-burning stove. The warm brass tones complement both traditional dark wood surrounds and minimalist contemporary fire alcoves.

Maintain brass by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a specialist brass polish to remove tarnish. Avoid harsh abrasive pads that could scratch turned surfaces or erase historical surface patina.
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