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Antique Open Hearth Fireplace, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Open Hearth Fireplace, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique open hearth fireplace. An English, cast iron high-back fire basket and a pair of andirons, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Fascinating self contained fireplace set, with appealing Continental overtones

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Cast iron resplendent with a good, consistent graphite finish

Appealing Fleur de lys motif as a surmount and secondary relief upon the fire back

Integrated basket suitable for all fuel types including coal and kindling

Standing upon a pair of fire dogs with shaped foot and sun motif

This is a superb antique open hearth fireplace set, with a charming appearance. Ideal for the larger hearth or open plan space. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Max Depth: 48cm (19'')

Max Height: 113.5cm (44.75'')

Basket Width: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Basket Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Basket Height: 9cm (3.5'')

Andiron Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Andiron Depth: 48cm (19'')

Andiron Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Fire Grate to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126071
Dealers Internal Reference
25037
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Description
This is an antique open hearth fireplace.
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An English, cast iron high-back fire basket and a pair of andirons, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Fascinating self contained fireplace set, with appealing Continental overtones

fig 1. A tall black cast iron fire basket featuring an integrated fleur-de-lis decorated fireback and integrated andiron stands.
fig 1. Antique Open Hearth Fireplace, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian, C.1900

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Cast iron resplendent with a good, consistent graphite finish

Appealing Fleur de lys motif as a surmount and secondary relief upon the fire back

fig 2. A tall black cast iron fire basket featuring an integrated fleur-de-lis decorated fireback and integrated andiron stands.
fig 2. Antique Open Hearth Fireplace, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian, C.1900

Integrated basket suitable for all fuel types including coal and kindling

Standing upon a pair of fire dogs with shaped foot and sun motif

This is a superb antique open hearth fireplace set, with a charming appearance. Ideal for the larger hearth or open plan space. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A tall black cast iron fire basket featuring an integrated fleur-de-lis decorated fireback and integrated andiron stands.
fig 3. Antique Open Hearth Fireplace, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian, C.1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Max Depth: 48cm (19'')

Max Height: 113.5cm (44.75'')

Basket Width: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Basket Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Basket Height: 9cm (3.5'')

Andiron Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Andiron Depth: 48cm (19'')

Andiron Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Height
113.5cm (44.69")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Fire Grate to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1126071
Dealers Internal Ref
25037
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A tall black cast iron fire basket featuring an integrated fleur-de-lis decorated fireback and integrated andiron stands.
Antique Open Hearth Fireplace, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian, C.1900
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FAQs

Victorian hearth fire baskets typically feature heavy cast iron construction, integrated or separate firebacks to project radiant heat, and decorative front stands or andirons influenced by Gothic Revival or Tudor styles.

Traditional open hearth grates are primarily constructed from cast iron for heat retention and durability, often combined with hand-wrought iron components for decorative bars, legs, and scrolls.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy hand-cast or forged iron construction, hand-driven rivets or square nuts, natural surface patina or pitting, and traditional design motifs like the fleur-de-lis.

An antique iron fire basket can serve as a functional hearth central piece in a restored fireplace or act as a striking decorative element filled with birch logs, dry timber, or electric flame inserts in non-working fireplaces.

Cast iron should be kept dry to prevent rust oxidisation. Regular maintenance involves brushing off ash and applying black grate polish or paste with a soft brush or cloth to protect the metal surface.
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