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19th Century Adjustable French Gilt-brass Fender
Shackladys Antiques
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£945
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19th Century Adjustable French Gilt-brass Fender

19th century
Description

19th Century French gilt-brass fender, the extending pierced gallery surmounted to each end with vase finials above serpentine bases.

Dimensions

Height 13 Inches

Width 27.5 Inches adjustable to 46 Inches

Depth 15 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Gilt Brass Fireplace Fender to the 19th Century.

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SA1048915
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Description
19th Century French gilt-brass fender, the extending pierced gallery surmounted to each end with vase finials above serpentine bases.

Dimensions

Height 13 Inches

Width 27.5 Inches adjustable to 46 Inches

Depth 15 Inches

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Gilt Brass Fireplace Fender to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1048915
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French adjustable gilt-brass fireplace fender featuring twin urn finials and pierced scrollwork.
19th Century Adjustable French Gilt-brass Fender
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A 19th-century French adjustable gilt-brass fireplace fender featuring twin urn finials and pierced scrollwork.
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Originating in 18th and 19th-century Europe, fireplace fenders were designed as low barriers placed around a hearth to contain stray embers and ash. French designs often incorporated telescoping or sliding central rails, allowing the owner to adjust the width of the fender to match different fireplace dimensions.

These fenders were predominantly constructed from cast brass or bronze, often featuring mercury gilding (ormolu) or lacquer finishes. The side end-pieces were cast with ornate relief patterns, connected by a hollow or solid central rail held together with internal iron tie-rods.

Authentic period pieces display substantial cast weight, hand-chased decorative details, and threaded iron rod fasteners underneath or behind the brass casing. Genuine gilded surfaces exhibit natural wear, subtle oxidisation in crevasses, and a warm, mellow tone distinct from modern electroplated reproductions.

A gilt-brass fender can be positioned directly on the hearth to frame an open fireplace or decorative stove. It can also be integrated into modern living rooms alongside marble fire surrounds, balancing minimalist architectural elements with historic metalwork texture.

Gilt-brass should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dirt buildup. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes or acidic solutions, as these can strip original gilt layers or protective lacquers, rubbing off the historic surface finish.
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