This is a fine quality antique English traditional 18th century style fire basket, incorporating a neo-classical design, made from cast iron, circa 1870, in excellent condition.�Summary:������ Item: Fire Basket������ Circa: 1870������ Style: Neo Classical / Renaissance������ Provenance: England, UK������ Material: Cast Iron������ Width: 56cm / 22� / 1ft 10������� Freestanding design������ Domed backplate������ Embossed Neo-classical urn and swag motif design������ Pair of brass finials������ Four fixed shaped block legs������ Removable twin grates������ No breaks / cracks������ Suitable for all fuel types������ Highly decorative������ Excellent condition������ Solid construction������ Excellent original colour & patination������ Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*������ 14-day free UK returns policy�Description����� This is a fine quality antique English traditional 18th century style fire basket, made from cast iron, circa 1870, in excellent condition.� Benefitting from a freestanding neo-classical / renaissance design, this fire grate features a domed backplate, decorated with an embossed neo-classical urn and floral swag motif design.� The fire grate is constructed with two taller dome caped legs at the rear, and two smaller shaped legs at the front, which support a pair of brass finials.� The fire basket frame is constructed with a castellated basket, incorporating decorative riveted studs and vertical spike bars for keeping the logs in place.� The twin internal floor grates can be removed from the basket, allowing for easy cleaning. ��The dog basket can be used with either wood or coal. �The fire basket is constructed of cast and hand forged iron and the open fire grate features an attractive finish, giving it a lovely colour and appearance.�Dimensions:� External Height = 44.5cm / 17�� / 1ft 5��External Width = 56cm / 22� / 1ft 10�External Depth = 27.5cm / 10� �Internal BasketHeight (Top of Spikes) = 16cm / 6�� Height (Back) = 33.5cm / 13�� / 1ft 1��Width = 50cm / 19�� / 1ft 2� 1ft 7��Depth = 22.5cm / 8��Condition Report:This is a fine quality antique English traditional 18th century style fire basket, incorporating a neo-classical design, made from cast iron, circa 1870, in excellent condition.� The cast iron frame and brass finials have been cleaned and sealed. �The fire grate is solid in joint and is robust.� Nominal old use marks, but nothing significant considering the age of the item.� There are no breaks to the cast iron basket.� The twin internal grate floors are sturdy in good condition.� The grate features an attractive finish, giving it a lovely colour and appearance.� This log basket is reassuringly solid and heavy, and it is ready to use.�Price:The price for this item is �445, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scot...