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An Antique Cast Iron and Brass Fire Basket.
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An Antique Cast Iron and Brass Fire Basket.

19th century
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A heavy cast iron fire basket with brass knobs to top of androns. In 3 parts good for coal or log fires. All sizes are in inches. 19 wide 18 deep and 20 tall. Delivery to England Wales and Scottish borders via courier service £50.00. thanks for looking.

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Antiquus has dated this Cast Iron Fire Basket to the 19th Century.

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delivery quoted indiividually in description. ( 5 to 21working days ) unless quoted otherwise , smaller items we can post

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Description
A heavy cast iron fire basket with brass knobs to top of androns. In 3 parts good for coal or log fires. All sizes are in inches. 19 wide 18 deep and 20 tall. Delivery to England Wales and Scottish borders via courier service £50.00. thanks for looking.
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Antiquus has dated this Cast Iron Fire Basket to the 19th Century.

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A black cast iron fire basket featuring a slatted grate resting on integrated fire dogs topped with large spherical brass finials and scrolled feet.
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Archive I A black cast iron fire basket featuring a slatted grate resting on integrated fire dogs topped with large spherical brass finials and scrolled feet.

An antique cast iron and brass fire basket.

Archive II A black cast iron fire basket featuring a slatted grate resting on integrated fire dogs topped with large spherical brass finials and scrolled feet. View II
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A black cast iron fire basket featuring a slatted grate resting on integrated fire dogs topped with large spherical brass finials and scrolled feet.
An antique cast iron and brass fire basket.
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A black cast iron fire basket featuring a slatted grate resting on integrated fire dogs topped with large spherical brass finials and scrolled feet.
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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.

A fire basket, often set upon or integrated with fire dogs, is a raised metal container designed to hold solid fuel such as coal or logs inside an open fireplace hearth to improve ventilation and combustion.

Traditional fire baskets are predominantly constructed from heavy cast iron or wrought iron due to their high heat tolerance, frequently accented with brass finials or steel detailing.

Authentic period pieces feature evidence of traditional sand-casting or hand-forging, historic surface oxidation, genuine heat distortion along the grate slats, and substantial physical weight.

A period fire basket can be placed inside an original or restored fireplace alcove, styled with birch logs or LED display lights, or used as an architectural focal point in a contemporary hearth setting.

Cast iron components should be cleaned with a wire brush and treated periodically with iron blacking paste, while brass finials should be polished with dedicated metal cleaner to prevent tarnish.
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