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A Gorgeous Set of 19th Century Fully Restored Brass Fire Irons and Dogs
Yeats Country Antiques
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A Gorgeous Set of 19th Century Fully Restored Brass Fire Irons and Dogs

19th century
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A gorgeous set of 19th Century finely cast polished brass fire irons and dogs, fully restored and of exceptional quality. The set comprises of a trio of tools, a tongs, poker and shovel with fabulous finial detail, trailing bellhusks, scrolls and foliate motifs throughout, supported on a matching pair of fire dogs.

Dimensions are of the shovel.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.6cm (27.01")
Width
15.3cm (6.02")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the 19th Century.

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SA1120465
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A3245
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Description
A gorgeous set of 19th Century finely cast polished brass fire irons and dogs, fully restored and of exceptional quality.
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The set comprises of a trio of tools, a tongs, poker and shovel with fabulous finial detail, trailing bellhusks, scrolls and foliate motifs throughout, supported on a matching pair of fire dogs.
Yeats Country Antiques

Dimensions are of the shovel.

Height
68.6cm (27.01")
Width
15.3cm (6.02")
Depth
3.8cm (1.50")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120465
Dealers Internal Ref
A3245
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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A set of polished brass fire tools including a shovel, tongs, and poker resting across a pair of matching brass firedogs with ball finials.
A Gorgeous Set of 19th Century Fully Restored Brass Fire Irons and Dogs
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A set of polished brass fire tools including a shovel, tongs, and poker resting across a pair of matching brass firedogs with ball finials.
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Fire irons are handheld toolstypically comprising a shovel, tongs, and pokerused to tend solid fuel fires, while firedogs support logs or rest tools near the hearth. Popularised during the 19th century, these brass sets provided both functional hearth management and decorative symmetry.

19th-century sets were primarily manufactured from cast brass, wrought iron, or a combination of both metals. Decorative components such as turned handles, spherical finials, and pierced shovel pans were cast separately and joined using threaded steel rods or rivets.

Authentic period pieces feature threaded rod construction rather than modern seam welds, visible casting lines on hollow brass handles, and subtle hand-turned variations. Original examples often display mechanical wear on working surfaces and foundry stamps on the bases.

Position the companion set and firedogs directly onto a slate, stone, or tiled hearth to frame an open fireplace or stove. The reflective metallic surface provides warm contrast against dark chimney breasts or exposed brickwork.

Dust metal surfaces regularly using a clean, soft cloth and treat with dedicated brass polish to remove tarnish. Avoid abrasive pads or harsh chemical cleaners that can scratch the polished finish or damage delicate chased details.
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