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Fine Mahogany Fire Cat / Fireside Plate Stand C1800
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Fine Mahogany Fire Cat / Fireside Plate Stand C1800

19th century
Sold 8 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A fine mahogany fire cat (fireside plate stand). Dating to the late 18th / early 19th Century. With beautifully turned wooden struts. The top rotates on its stand. Wonderful colour.

The condition is good overall with only slight signs of age related wear. Slight wear to the ends of the struts and a couple of shallow hairline cracks, as is to be expected due to age and use.

Height approx 36cm

Span approx 41cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Fire Cat to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096551
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Description
A fine mahogany fire cat (fireside plate stand). Dating to the late 18th / early 19th Century. With beautifully turned wooden struts. The top rotates on its stand. Wonderful colour.

The condition is good overall with only slight signs of age related wear.

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Slight wear to the ends of the struts and a couple of shallow hairline cracks, as is to be expected due to age and use.
David Pickett Antiques

Height approx 36cm

Span approx 41cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Fire Cat to the 1800s.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1096551
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Mahogany Fire Cat / Fireside Plate Stand C1800

Archive II A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. View II
Archive III A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. View III
Archive IV A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. View IV
Archive V A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. View V
Archive VI A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere. View VII
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David Pickett Antiques

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A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere.
Fine Mahogany Fire Cat / Fireside Plate Stand c1800
Ref: SA1096551
A dark brown mahogany fire cat featuring multiple turned wooden legs radiating from a central sphere.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireside Accessory
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood, Baluster shaping, Multi-legged symmetry
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 41 cm (16 in)

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A fire cat, also known as a fireside plate stand, is a multi-legged wooden or metal accessory traditionally placed near the hearth to hold plates or keep kettles warm by the fire.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often utilising intricate wood-turning techniques for the legs and central column.

Authenticity is typically verified through traditional joinery methods, period-appropriate wood-turning styles, and natural patina consistent with age and exposure to hearth environments.

This piece can be styled as a unique decorative object on a hearth or surface, adding historic character and texture to traditional or eclectic spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the wood clean with a soft cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax, while avoiding direct exposure to extreme heat and moisture.
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