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Edwardian Brass and Velvet Cord Club Fender by Maple & Co
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Edwardian Brass and Velvet Cord Club Fender by Maple & Co

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 January 2025 · William James Antiques
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An Edwardian patinated brass and velvet cord club fire fender by Maple & Co. Having a stepped plinth with brass columns. Retaining the original horse with internal metal fire guards. Upholstered in a dark green needle cord velvet, firm standing and in super condition throughout. English, Circa 1910.

Dimensions: Height: 49.5 cm - 19 1/2 Inches, Width: 171.5 cm - 67 1/2 Inches, Depth: 61 cm - 24 Inches.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Maple & Co. was a British furniture and upholstery manufacturer established in 1841 which found particular success during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.[1][2] The company became one of the prime makers and suppliers of furniture to the aristocracy and royalty in both the United Kingdom and around the world.[3]

For the duration of their trading, the company resided in Tottenham Court Road in London but had trading locations as far as Paris, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Smyrna.[4]

Maple & Co. became one of the most fashionable brands in Victorian and Edwardian Britain and supplied furniture and interior decoration to a number of high status individuals, including various strains of royal families.

This list is a selection of particularly notable commissions held by Maple & Co. and the date of the commission.

White Lodge, Richmond Park (1870)

The Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square, London (1885)

Constitutional Club, London (1885)

York Cottage, Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, England

Supplied furniture for the ships: QE1 (1938), QE2 and the Queen Mary[4]

Crossrigg Hall, Penrith, Cumbria[29]

Rashtrapati Niwas (formerly known as the Viceregal Lodge), residence of the Viceroy of India, Simla (1892)

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Edwardian Brass Club Fender to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
171.5cm (67.52")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120220
Description
An Edwardian patinated brass and velvet cord club fire fender by Maple & Co. Having a stepped plinth with brass columns. Retaining the original horse with internal metal fire guards. Upholstered in a dark green needle cord velvet, firm standing and in super condition throughout. English, Circa 1910.
fig 1. An Edwardian brass and green velvet cord club fender featuring a central dropped rail and spindle balustrades.
fig 1. Edwardian Brass and Velvet Cord Club Fender by Maple & Co

Dimensions: Height: 49.5 cm - 19 1/2 Inches, Width: 171.5 cm - 67 1/2 Inches, Depth: 61 cm - 24 Inches.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Maple & Co.

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was a British furniture and upholstery manufacturer established in 1841 which found particular success during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
William James Antiques

[1][2] The company became one of the prime makers and suppliers of furniture to the aristocracy and royalty in both the United Kingdom and around the world.[3]

fig 2. An Edwardian brass and green velvet cord club fender featuring a central dropped rail and spindle balustrades.
fig 2. Edwardian Brass and Velvet Cord Club Fender by Maple & Co

For the duration of their trading, the company resided in Tottenham Court Road in London but had trading locations as far as Paris, Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Smyrna.[4]

Maple & Co. became one of the most fashionable brands in Victorian and Edwardian Britain and supplied furniture and interior decoration to a number of high status individuals, including various strains of royal families.

fig 3. An Edwardian brass and green velvet cord club fender featuring a central dropped rail and spindle balustrades.
fig 3. Edwardian Brass and Velvet Cord Club Fender by Maple & Co

This list is a selection of particularly notable commissions held by Maple & Co. and the date of the commission.

White Lodge, Richmond Park (1870)

The Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square, London (1885)

Constitutional Club, London (1885)

fig 4. An Edwardian brass and green velvet cord club fender featuring a central dropped rail and spindle balustrades.
fig 4. Edwardian Brass and Velvet Cord Club Fender by Maple & Co

York Cottage, Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, England

Supplied furniture for the ships: QE1 (1938), QE2 and the Queen Mary[4]

Crossrigg Hall, Penrith, Cumbria[29]

Rashtrapati Niwas (formerly known as the Viceregal Lodge), residence of the Viceroy of India, Simla (1892)

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Edwardian Brass Club Fender to the Edwardian era.

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
171.5cm (67.52")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120220
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An Edwardian brass and green velvet cord club fender featuring a central dropped rail and spindle balustrades.
Edwardian Brass And Velvet Cord Club Fender By Maple & Co
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An Edwardian brass and green velvet cord club fender featuring a central dropped rail and spindle balustrades.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireside Seating
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Velvet, Wood
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsSpindle balustrades, Upholstered top seats, Stepped base, Dropped central rail
  • SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 171.5 cm (68 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Club fenders originated in British country houses during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, designed to provide comfortable seating close to the fire while containing ash and sparks.

Traditional club fenders are constructed with a robust metal framework, typically brass or iron, featuring spindle balustrades, a stepped base, and upholstered top seats traditionally filled with horsehair and covered in leather or velvet.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate metallurgy, hand-turned brass spindles, substantial weight, traditional joinery, and occasionally maker marks or stamps from prominent cabinet makers and retailers of the era.

A club fender can be positioned around an active or decorative fireplace to function as low-profile fireside seating, anchoring the hearth area and providing a focal point that blends historical character with modern interiors.

Preservation involves dusting the brass regularly with a soft cloth without using harsh chemical abrasives that strip the patina, and vacuuming velvet upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment to protect the pile.
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