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Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs
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Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs. These three pieces of antique brass items having a brass trivet with pierced top this would sit on the edge of the fire to warm the kettle there is also a pair of brass fire tongs and door stop.

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Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £10

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All in Good Used Condition

Circa 1900

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Our Reference 12441

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Trivet

Height – 4 inches – 10.1cm

Width – 6 inches – 15.2 cm

Depth – 6 ½ inches – 16.5 cm

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Tongs

Length – 10 ¾ inches – 27.3 cm

Width – 3 ¼ inches – 8.2 cm

Height – 3 inches – 7.6 cm

Length – 8 ¼ inches – 20.1 cm

Depth – 2 ½ inches – 6.4 cm

£45

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10.1cm (3.98")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated these Antique Brass Hearth Accessories to the 1900s.

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SA1111207
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Description
Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs.
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These three pieces of antique brass items having a brass trivet with pierced top this would sit on the edge of the fire to warm the kettle there is also a pair of brass fire tongs and door stop.
The Antique Shop
fig 1. A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter.
fig 1. Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs

Delivery

Packing and Postage to Mainland UK is £10

All in Good Used Condition

Circa 1900

Our Reference 12441

Approximate Dimensions are:

Trivet

Height – 4 inches – 10.1cm

Width – 6 inches – 15.2 cm

Depth – 6 ½ inches – 16.5 cm

Tongs

Length – 10 ¾ inches – 27.3 cm

Width – 3 ¼ inches – 8.2 cm

Height – 3 inches – 7.6 cm

Length – 8 ¼ inches – 20.1 cm

Depth – 2 ½ inches – 6.4 cm

£45

Height
10.1cm (3.98")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated these Antique Brass Hearth Accessories to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111207
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter.
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Archive I A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter.

Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs

Archive II A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View II
Archive III A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View III
Archive IV A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View IV
Archive V A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View V
Archive VI A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View VI
Archive VII A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View VII
Archive VIII A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View VIII
Archive IX A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View IX
Archive X A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View X
Archive XI A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter. View XI
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Lincolnshire
PE12 9SA
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A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter.
Antique Brass Fireside Trivet & Tongs
Ref: SA1111207
A set of antique brass hearth accessories, including a pierced geometric trivet, scissor-action coal tongs, and an ink rocker blotter.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireside Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Scissor-action handles, Hexagonal geometric frame, Turned brass handle
  • SizeH 10.1 cm (4 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

This Victorian fireside collection dates from 1900 and comprises three brass and cast iron accessories finished in polished brass. The group includes a hexagonal geometric trivet with an intricate pierced scrollwork top set on angled cast iron supports, a pair of scissor-action coal tongs with looped handles, and a desk rocker blotter fitted with a small turned brass handle on top. The pieces display surface wear, dark age oxidation in the recesses, and minor pitting consistent with regular use by the hearth. Measuring 10.1 cm high, 15.2 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep for the trivet, with corresponding dimensions for the companion items, these accessories suit placement directly on a fireplace hearth, mantelpiece, or desktop display within an English country house interior.

FAQs

Brass hearth accessories gained widespread popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as decorative yet functional implements for open fireplaces. Crafted to withstand heat while reflecting firelight, these items served both practical fuel management roles and aesthetic interior purposes in Georgian and Victorian households.

Historical hearthware was predominantly manufactured using sand-casting or die-stamping techniques, often featuring hand-finished filing, piercing, and assembly with iron rivets or threaded rods. Components such as trivets frequently combined cast brass decorative surfaces with durable cast iron mounting brackets for structural stability near high heat.

Authentic period pieces display subtle variations from hand-casting, minor asymmetrical details, and natural surface wear or oxidisation in unpolished recesses. Original items typically feature heavy cast weight, historical joining methods such as hand-hammered rivets, and evidence of historical use near open flames.

Period brass items add metallic texture and historical patina to modern living spaces when styled beside log burners or modern open fireplaces. Smaller objects like trivets and rocker blotters can also be repurposed as decorative paperweights or desk accessories in contemporary study settings.

Maintenance requires occasional dusting with a soft cloth to protect the aged patina. If light polishing is desired, gentle brass cleaners applied sparingly will restore lustre, while abrasive pads and harsh chemicals should be avoided to prevent scratching the surface detail.
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