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A Late Victorian Adam Style Steel Fire Basket
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A Late Victorian Adam Style Steel Fire Basket

19th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · Chequers Antiques
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Description

A fine late Victorian steel, brass and cast iron fire grate in the Adam style, the cast iron back with arched top over curved sides and a removable grille below, with polished steel fronts and with turned and engraved brass finials and curved rails, over a serpentine brace with a pierced decorative brass panel with a phoenix and scrolling leaves, on heavy scrolled brass supports with decorative engraving, topped with larger brass finials, English circa 1890.

Condition: Overall very good, the grate is in very good condition with no cracks or damage, there are some minor rust marks to the steel but these can be polished out, the grille fits well and the piece stands well with no loose parts or wobbling. Overall it has a lovely appearance and a good ‘antique’ look.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Fire Basket to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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SA1054078
Description
A fine late Victorian steel, brass and cast iron fire grate in the Adam style, the cast iron back with arched top over curved sides and a removable grille below, with polished steel fronts and with turned and engraved brass finials and curved rails, over a serpentine brace with a pierced decorative brass panel with a phoenix and scrolling leaves, on heavy scrolled brass supports with decorative engraving, topped with larger brass finials, English circa 1890.
fig 1. An ornate late Victorian Adam style steel and brass fire basket featuring classical neoclassical detailing and urn finials.
fig 1. A Late Victorian Adam Style Steel Fire Basket

Condition: Overall very good, the grate is in very good condition with no cracks or damage, there are some minor rust marks to the steel but these can be polished out, the grille fits well and the piece stands well with no loose parts or wobbling. Overall it has a lovely appearance and a good ‘antique’ look.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Fire Basket to the Victorian era.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1054078
Chequers Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018
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Telephone 07943 145714
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The Playhouse Gallery
Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chequersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 358
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An ornate late Victorian Adam style steel and brass fire basket featuring classical neoclassical detailing and urn finials.
A Late Victorian Adam Style Steel Fire Basket
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An ornate late Victorian Adam style steel and brass fire basket featuring classical neoclassical detailing and urn finials.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSteel, Brass, Cast Iron
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsUrn finials, Neoclassical pierced apron, Scrolled legs, Engraved detailing
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

The Adam style, originating in the 18th century and revived during the Victorian era, draws heavily on classical Greek and Roman architecture, featuring symmetrical motifs such as urns, husks, and delicate neoclassical ornamentation.

These pieces were typically constructed using a combination of cast iron for the fireback and internal grate, polished steel for the front frame, and brass or ormolu for decorative finials and detailing.

Authenticity is usually indicated by hand-chiselled detailing, heavy cast iron components with structural wear consistent with age, traditional joining methods such as riveting, and appropriate metallurgical composition rather than modern lightweight alloys.

An antique fire basket can serve as a striking focal point in a hearth, either restored for active wood-burning use or displayed decoratively with pillar candles or dried botanicals inside the grate to add textural contrast to a contemporary room.

Maintenance involves gently dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and applying specialist metal polishes or microcrystalline wax sparingly to steel and brass surfaces to prevent oxidisation while preserving the historic patina.
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