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Heavy Antique Footman, English Brass, Inglenook Fireplace Warmer, Steps, Regency
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Heavy Antique Footman, English Brass, Inglenook Fireplace Warmer, Steps, Regency

19th century
Description

This is a distinguished antique Regency period footman, showcasing superb craftsmanship and timeless elegance, circa 1820. This substantial inglenook fireplace warmer boasts graceful form and striking, golden brass tones.

Classic antique footman, ideal for inglenook fireplaces or country kitchen settings

Elegant cabriole front legs, paired with sturdy cylindrical rear feet for stability

Striking golden brass hues, with minimal patination for an authentic aged appearance

Four short finials, adorning the warming plate for decorative appeal

Side carry handles, allowing for ease of movement and practical use

Superb weight in the hand, reassuringly heavy at 26.1kg (57.5 lb)

This is a charming antique fireplace accessory, perfect for period interiors, traditional homes, or collectors of Regency brassware. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Max Height: 35cm (13.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Fireplace Footman to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134728
Dealers Internal Reference
25242
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Description
This is a distinguished antique Regency period footman, showcasing superb craftsmanship and timeless elegance, circa 1820. This substantial inglenook fireplace warmer boasts graceful form and striking, golden brass tones.
fig 1. A Regency polished brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs, turned rear legs, four corner finials, and side handles.
fig 1. Heavy Antique Footman, English Brass, Inglenook Fireplace Warmer, Steps, Regency

Classic antique footman, ideal for inglenook fireplaces or country kitchen settings

Elegant cabriole front legs, paired with sturdy cylindrical rear feet for stability

Striking golden brass hues, with minimal patination for an authentic aged appearance

fig 2. A Regency polished brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs, turned rear legs, four corner finials, and side handles.
fig 2. Heavy Antique Footman, English Brass, Inglenook Fireplace Warmer, Steps, Regency

Four short finials, adorning the warming plate for decorative appeal

Side carry handles, allowing for ease of movement and practical use

Superb weight in the hand, reassuringly heavy at 26.1kg (57.5 lb)

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This is a charming antique fireplace accessory, perfect for period interiors, traditional homes, or collectors of Regency brassware.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Max Height: 35cm (13.75'')

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Fireplace Footman to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1134728
Dealers Internal Ref
25242
London Fine Antiques
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A Regency polished brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs, turned rear legs, four corner finials, and side handles.
Heavy Antique Footman, English Brass, Inglenook Fireplace Warmer, Steps, Regency
Ref: SA1134728
A Regency polished brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs, turned rear legs, four corner finials, and side handles.
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A fireplace footman is a raised metal stand designed to sit on the hearth near an open fire, traditionally used in eighteenth and nineteenth-century homes to keep teapots, kettles, or serving plates warm.

Period footmen were typically constructed from brass, copper, or wrought iron, often featuring cast or sheet brass tops supported by sturdy iron underframes and decorative cabriole or turned legs.

Authentic period pieces usually show signs of hand-craftsmanship such as hand-riveted joins, cast iron structural supports underneath, natural surface wear on the feet, and period-appropriate features like turned finials and scrolled aprons.

An antique footman can be placed on a fireplace hearth beside a wood burner, styled as a low plant stand in a living space, or positioned as a decorative accent in an entry hall.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry cloth. To retain the historical character and patina, avoid harsh chemical cleaners, using a gentle metal polish sparingly only when necessary.
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