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French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Extendable Fire Fender
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French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Extendable Fire Fender

19th century
Sold 16 November 2024 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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Description

A French gilded bronze adjustable antique fireplace fender in the Rococo style with pierced scroll leaf design and pierced central leaf. The fender extends from 79cm to 115cm to suit different hearth sizes, lovely original patination.

Dimensions: H: 12"/31cm W: 31"/79cm Extends to W: 45"/115cm

Circa: Late 19th Centruy

Product Ref: OKA05162

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze Fire Fender to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1069950
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05162
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A French gilded bronze adjustable antique fireplace fender in the Rococo style with pierced scroll leaf design and pierced central leaf. The fender extends from 79cm to 115cm to suit different hearth sizes, lovely original patination.

Dimensions: H: 12"/31cm W: 31"/79cm Extends to W: 45"/115cm

Circa: Late 19th Centruy

Product Ref: OKA05162

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this Gilded Bronze Fire Fender to the 19th Century.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069950
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05162
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 314
Items Sold 5,702
O'Keeffe Antiques
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An ornate extendable French nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire fender featuring scrollwork and foliate motifs.
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Extendable Fire Fender
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An ornate extendable French nineteenth-century gilded bronze fire fender featuring scrollwork and foliate motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFire Fenders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Acanthus leaves, Openwork tracery, Extendable frame
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Fire fenders evolved during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Europe to protect flooring from stray embers while adding a decorative element to the hearth. French designs from this period frequently incorporated elaborate cast metalwork reflecting classical revival or rococo revival aesthetics.

These pieces were typically cast in brass, bronze, or iron, often utilizing techniques such as fire gilding or ormolu to achieve a lustrous metallic finish. Extendable mechanisms were engineered using sliding inner tracks to fit varying hearth dimensions.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display crisp casting details, hand-finished chasing, and appropriate patination consistent with age and use. Markings, screw types, and construction methods also help verify the era of manufacture.

An antique metal fender can anchor a contemporary fireplace scheme by introducing metallic texture and historic character. It provides a focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern living spaces.

Gilded bronze requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth and should be protected from moisture and abrasive cleaning agents. Avoiding harsh chemicals preserves the delicate metallic finish over time.
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