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Pair Georgian Brass Lion Curtain Tie Backs
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Pair Georgian Brass Lion Curtain Tie Backs

18th century
Description

This heavy quality PAIR OF GEORGIAN BRASS CURTAIN TIE BACKS, with LION MASK centres, beaded edges and trumpet-shaped back stays, date from circa 1830.

Diameter: 3.4 inches (8.5 cm)

Length ( excluding screw): 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Georgian Brass Curtain Tiebacks to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08400855
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Coarse hand-cut iron screw threads: early nineteenth-century manufacture before modern pointed screws.
Crisp cast lion mask medallions: typical Regency classical decorative design.
Natural oxidisation and verdigris behind the wall mounts: long-term installation and age.
Spun brass disc backs with solder joints: standard construction for curtain furniture of this date.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057265
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Description
This heavy quality PAIR OF GEORGIAN BRASS CURTAIN TIE BACKS, with LION MASK centres, beaded edges and trumpet-shaped back stays, date from circa 1830.

Diameter: 3.4 inches (8.5 cm)

Length ( excluding screw): 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Georgian Brass Curtain Tiebacks to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08400855
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Coarse hand-cut iron screw threads: early nineteenth-century manufacture before modern pointed screws.
Crisp cast lion mask medallions: typical Regency classical decorative design.
Natural oxidisation and verdigris behind the wall mounts: long-term installation and age.
Spun brass disc backs with solder joints: standard construction for curtain furniture of this date.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057265
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of circular Georgian brass curtain tie backs featuring relief-carved lion masks and beaded outer borders.

Pair Georgian Brass Lion Curtain Tie Backs

Archive II A pair of circular Georgian brass curtain tie backs featuring relief-carved lion masks and beaded outer borders. View II
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A pair of circular Georgian brass curtain tie backs featuring relief-carved lion masks and beaded outer borders.
PAIR GEORGIAN BRASS LION CURTAIN TIE BACKS
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A pair of circular Georgian brass curtain tie backs featuring relief-carved lion masks and beaded outer borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCurtain Tie Backs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsLion mask, Beaded border, Circular medallion, Threaded spindle
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This pair of Georgian curtain tie backs is made from brass with a warm metallic brass colour and a polished finish. Each circular medallion features a detailed relief-carved lion mask centre, a textured fluted inner ring, and a distinctive beaded outer border. The hardware includes a trumpet-shaped back stay and a threaded screw spindle projecting from the rear for mounting. Signs of age and use appear as gentle surface oxidation and minor tarnish within the recesses of the metalwork. Measuring 8.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep, these wall-mounted fixtures secure heavy drapes in a drawing room, formal dining room, or bay window. They attach beside a window frame to hold fabric curtains neatly swept back from the glass, adding neoclassical decoration to traditional interiors.

FAQs

Georgian curtain tie backs, also known as drapery bosses or holdbacks, are decorative metal fittings introduced during the 18th and early 19th centuries to hold window curtains open. They feature detailed castings, often incorporating neoclassical motifs such as lion masks, rosettes, and foliage.

These pieces were typically cast using sand moulds from solid brass or bronze, followed by hand-chasing to sharpen high-relief details. A threaded iron or steel rod was integrated into the stem to allow secure installation into wooden window surrounds.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit slight surface irregularities, hand-cut screw threads, and natural wear from handling over time. The reverse sides usually display unpolished, raw casting texture accompanied by dark oxidisation in recessed areas.

These solid brass fittings can be paired with heavy linen or velvet curtains to bring historical architectural detail to contemporary spaces. They can also serve as decorative wall pegs for displaying light textiles, tassels, or small hanging items.

Wipe the metal surfaces periodically with a soft cloth to remove dust. Avoid aggressive chemical polish or abrasive cleaning tools, as these can strip the original surface patina and soften hand-engraved definition.
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