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Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a superb antique fireside companion set, comprising a pair of French bronze andirons and a trio of fire tools in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Rich in decorative allure and functionality, this exceptionally rare bronze set epitomises the flowing elegance of the era.

Delectable Art Nouveau fireplace set, ideal for a period hearth or decorative interior

Comprising a striking pair of serpentine andirons, forming a sculptural rest for tools

Includes three fire implements – a shapely coal shovel, bold tongs, and a slimline poker

Each tool finished with an ornate handle, displaying chamfered edges, beading, and open fretwork detail

Andiron fascia adorned with a foliate motif, cascading over sweeping, splayed legs

Beautiful bronze forms, with rich golden tones and minimal weathering

Presents in superb antique condition, ready to grace the fireside

A fine example of late 19th century French fireplace ware, this companion set offers a harmonious blend of functionality and decorative elegance, certain to elevate the ambience of any traditional drawing room or parlour. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Shovel Length: 70.5cm (27.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Companion Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1148551
Dealers Internal Reference
25219
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Description
This is a superb antique fireside companion set, comprising a pair of French bronze andirons and a trio of fire tools in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
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Rich in decorative allure and functionality, this exceptionally rare bronze set epitomises the flowing elegance of the era.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique Art Nouveau companion set crafted from copper and bronze, featuring stylised leaf finials and resting horizontally on sculpted supports.
fig 1. Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Delectable Art Nouveau fireplace set, ideal for a period hearth or decorative interior

Comprising a striking pair of serpentine andirons, forming a sculptural rest for tools

Includes three fire implements – a shapely coal shovel, bold tongs, and a slimline poker

fig 2. An antique Art Nouveau companion set crafted from copper and bronze, featuring stylised leaf finials and resting horizontally on sculpted supports.
fig 2. Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Each tool finished with an ornate handle, displaying chamfered edges, beading, and open fretwork detail

Andiron fascia adorned with a foliate motif, cascading over sweeping, splayed legs

Beautiful bronze forms, with rich golden tones and minimal weathering

fig 3. An antique Art Nouveau companion set crafted from copper and bronze, featuring stylised leaf finials and resting horizontally on sculpted supports.
fig 3. Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Presents in superb antique condition, ready to grace the fireside

A fine example of late 19th century French fireplace ware, this companion set offers a harmonious blend of functionality and decorative elegance, certain to elevate the ambience of any traditional drawing room or parlour. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Depth: 15.5cm (6'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Shovel Length: 70.5cm (27.75'')

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Companion Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148551
Dealers Internal Ref
25219
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian

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An antique Art Nouveau companion set crafted from copper and bronze, featuring stylised leaf finials and resting horizontally on sculpted supports.
Antique Fireside Companion Set, French Bronze Fire Tools, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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Art Nouveau fireside companion sets are characterised by sinuous lines, organic plant-inspired forms, and whiplash curves that emerged in late 19th and early 20th-century Europe. These decorative functional items transformed utilitarian hearth tools into artistic expressions inspired by nature.

French hearth tools from this period were commonly crafted from copper, bronze, and brass, often combining metals through cast and hammered construction methods. The use of warm-toned metals allowed for intricate hand-chased ornamentation and sculpted botanical motifs.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related wear, characteristic construction joins such as hand-hammered rivets, and asymmetrical, flowing organic decoration rather than rigid geometric patterns. Look for heavy metal construction and subtle patina consistent with historic fireside exposure.

Position the set alongside a restored open fireplace or modern wood-burning stove to create a focal point on a tiled or stone hearth. The sculptural metalwork contrasts effectively against neutral modern brickwork or plaster.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical abrasives that can strip the historic patina. A light application of clear microcrystalline wax can protect metal surfaces against oxidisation and moisture damage.
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