This substantial handmade Arts and Crafts wrought iron fire basket is made in a simple medieval style. It is a blacksmith made piece, heavily hand constructed in �� x 1� rectangular bar drilled and rivetted together and hand finished at the front and back with a hammered and scrolled top bar. The base has extended bars designed to be lifted onto stone blocks or bricks one in each corner to raise the basket for cleaning. The basket is ideal for a large open fireplace or inglenook. It is in very good condition and at some point has been painted black which would burn off when used. Height 26cm x width 67cm x depth 52cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have th...