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Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier
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for sale €1,053     $1,143
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Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier

This is a sturdy and heavy piece made to hold logs, it has been made in a U shape holder for Fireside Logs

Made from iron bars, and at some time in the past has been painted green, this is now mostly worn away leaving a lovely looking very strong piece

The stand is 20” tall, 22” deep and 23” wide

GB71

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Wrought Iron Log Holder to the 19th Century.

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SA1091031
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GB71
Description
Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier
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This is a sturdy and heavy piece made to hold logs, it has been made in a U shape holder for Fireside Logs.
Elmgarden

Made from iron bars, and at some time in the past has been painted green, this is now mostly worn away leaving a lovely looking very strong piece

The stand is 20” tall, 22” deep and 23” wide

GB71

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Wrought Iron Log Holder to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091031
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GB71
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A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish.
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Archive I A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish.

Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier

Archive II A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish. View II
Archive III A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish. View III
Archive IV A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish. View IV
Archive V A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish. View V
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A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish.
Heavy Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier
Ref: SA1091031
A heavy hand-forged wrought iron log carrier with angled side slats, scrolled finials, and a patinated green and rust finish.
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  • ObjectLog Holders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional English
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourDark Green, Brown
  • MotifsScrolled finials, Angled side slats, Flared feet
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century traditional English log holder is a heavy blacksmith-made wrought iron carrier designed in a practical U-shape for an inglenook fireplace hearth. Fashioned from joined iron bars, the piece has a rustic farmhouse aesthetic featuring angled side slats, scrolled finials at the upper corners, and flared feet. The dark green paint finish shows considerable wear and weathering, revealing underlying brown rust tones across the metal surface. Measuring 51 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this sturdy accessory sits directly on the floor beside a fireplace. It provides functional hearth storage for firewood in a living room, study, or traditional dining room.

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An inglenook log carrier is a heavy metal cradle designed to sit beside or within a hearth to store firewood efficiently. Traditionally hand-forged by blacksmiths, these functional objects keep logs organized and elevated off the floor.

Traditional log carriers are constructed from heavy wrought iron or forged steel, shaped using heat and hand tools. Components are typically joined using traditional blacksmithing techniques such as hot rivets, collars, or fire welds.

Hand-forged ironwork displays subtle surface irregularities, hammer marks, and slight variation in dimensions between matching sections. Traditional joinery, such as hand-driven rivets and rolled or split finials, further distinguishes forged iron from modern machine-welded alternatives.

Place the iron carrier on a stone or tiled hearth alongside a contemporary stove or open fire to provide architectural contrast. It can also be repurposed in an entryway or living space to hold rolled blankets or magazines.

Clean the ironwork with a soft dry brush or vacuum to remove dust and soot residue. Prevent active surface rust by applying a light coat of clear paste wax or microcrystalline wax and buffing with a lint-free cloth.
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