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Victorian Brass & Steel Fire Tools & Fire Dogs by James Cartland & Sons
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Victorian Brass & Steel Fire Tools & Fire Dogs by James Cartland & Sons

19th century
Sold 20 November 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A magnificent set of antique Victorian brass and steel fire tools and brass fire dogs. The large and impressive fire irons have really good quality fancy turned brass handles with attractive detailing and polished steel shafts and comprise of a shovel, tongs and a poker. The fire dogs or fire tool rests are by James Cartland & Son of Birmingham, and date from circa 1890. They are fantastic quality, in very heavy turned brass in an Aesthetic Movement influenced design. A wonderful set that would complement any fireplace.

James Cartland and Sons was founded 1823 as Dyer and Cartland in Loveday St., Birmingham and were renowned for their many registered designs, craftsmanship and quality. See: James Cartland & Son catalogue, 1886.

Construction:

Brass / Steel

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Lightly polished finish.

Dimensions:

Shovel

Height: 75cm

Width: 16cm

Depth: 4cm

Fire Dogs

Height: 23cm

Width: 21cm

Depth: 21cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Fire Tools and Dogs to the Victorian era.

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SA1135959
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Description
A magnificent set of antique Victorian brass and steel fire tools and brass fire dogs.
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The large and impressive fire irons have really good quality fancy turned brass handles with attractive detailing and polished steel shafts and comprise of a shovel, tongs and a poker.
Antique Furniture Direct

The fire dogs or fire tool rests are by James Cartland & Son of Birmingham, and date from circa 1890. They are fantastic quality, in very heavy turned brass in an Aesthetic Movement influenced design. A wonderful set that would complement any fireplace.

fig 1. A complete Victorian fireside set including a poker, tongs, shovel with pierced decoration, and a matching pair of brass fire dogs.
fig 1. Victorian Brass & Steel Fire Tools & Fire Dogs by James Cartland & Sons

James Cartland and Sons was founded 1823 as Dyer and Cartland in Loveday St., Birmingham and were renowned for their many registered designs, craftsmanship and quality. See: James Cartland & Son catalogue, 1886.

fig 2. A complete Victorian fireside set including a poker, tongs, shovel with pierced decoration, and a matching pair of brass fire dogs.
fig 2. Victorian Brass & Steel Fire Tools & Fire Dogs by James Cartland & Sons

Construction:

Brass / Steel

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Lightly polished finish.

Dimensions:

Shovel

Height: 75cm

Width: 16cm

Depth: 4cm

Fire Dogs

Height: 23cm

Width: 21cm

Depth: 21cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Fire Tools and Dogs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135959
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A complete Victorian fireside set including a poker, tongs, shovel with pierced decoration, and a matching pair of brass fire dogs.
Victorian Brass & Steel Fire Tools & Fire Dogs by James Cartland & Sons
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Steel, Iron
  • ColourPolished Brass and Dark Steel
  • MotifsTwisted shafts, Fluted finials, Pierced shovel blade, Cabriole feet
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian fireplace equipment is characterised by elaborate ornamentation, combining materials like cast brass and steel, with frequent use of classical revival motifs and intricate metalworking techniques.

These pieces were typically forged from steel shafts and turned or cast from brass, often utilising artisan techniques such as hand-chasing, twisting, and pierced metalwork for decorative shovel blades.

Authenticity is usually determined by weight, magnet response on brass versus steel components, traditional construction methods like riveted joints, and occasional maker marks or patent numbers from period foundries.

They serve as both functional hearth equipment and sculptural focal points, adding texture and historical contrast when displayed beside both traditional masonry hearths and modern minimalist wood-burning stoves.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft cloth and applying specialised metal polishes sparingly to brass while avoiding abrasive compounds on aged steel surfaces to preserve natural oxidisation.
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