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Antique Hearth Footman, English Brass, Fireplace Plate Warmer, Trivet, Victorian
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Antique Hearth Footman, English Brass, Fireplace Plate Warmer, Trivet, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique hearth footman. An English, brass fireplace plate warmer or trivet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming and decorative fireside piece with Georgian influence and excellent maker’s detail.

Fine example of a late 19th century fireside footman, ideal for the traditional hearth

Crafted in quality brass, displaying a rich golden tonality with light, sympathetic ageing

Georgian revival styling to the form, lending period elegance to any interior

Tool rest presented across the fascia, flanked by a pair of rolled brass handles upon shaped mounts

Engraved with registered design number circa 1900 and the maker’s initials W & P

Stands confidently upon a quartet of legs — broad front knees and cylindrical rear supports

Polished finish provides a striking lustre, perfect for enhancing the fireside ambience

Good weight in the hand at a substantial 8.8kg (19.4 lb)

A superb example of Victorian craftsmanship with Georgian stylistic cues, this antique fireplace footman makes a highly decorative and functional addition to any period setting or country home interior. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Hearth Footman to the Victorian era.

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SA1150597
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25326
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This is an antique hearth footman. An English, brass fireplace plate warmer or trivet, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming and decorative fireside piece with Georgian influence and excellent maker’s detail.
fig 1. An antique brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs with pad feet, turned rear legs, side carrying handles, and a flat rectangular top surface.
fig 1. Antique Hearth Footman, English Brass, Fireplace Plate Warmer, Trivet, Victorian

Fine example of a late 19th century fireside footman, ideal for the traditional hearth

Crafted in quality brass, displaying a rich golden tonality with light, sympathetic ageing

Georgian revival styling to the form, lending period elegance to any interior

fig 2. An antique brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs with pad feet, turned rear legs, side carrying handles, and a flat rectangular top surface.
fig 2. Antique Hearth Footman, English Brass, Fireplace Plate Warmer, Trivet, Victorian

Tool rest presented across the fascia, flanked by a pair of rolled brass handles upon shaped mounts

Engraved with registered design number circa 1900 and the maker’s initials W & P

Stands confidently upon a quartet of legs — broad front knees and cylindrical rear supports

fig 3. An antique brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs with pad feet, turned rear legs, side carrying handles, and a flat rectangular top surface.
fig 3. Antique Hearth Footman, English Brass, Fireplace Plate Warmer, Trivet, Victorian

Polished finish provides a striking lustre, perfect for enhancing the fireside ambience

Good weight in the hand at a substantial 8.8kg (19.4 lb)

A superb example of Victorian craftsmanship with Georgian stylistic cues, this antique fireplace footman makes a highly decorative and functional addition to any period setting or country home interior. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Hearth Footman to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150597
Dealers Internal Ref
25326
London Fine Antiques
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An antique brass hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs with pad feet, turned rear legs, side carrying handles, and a flat rectangular top surface.
Antique Hearth Footman, English Brass, Fireplace Plate Warmer, Trivet, Victorian
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A hearth footman is a raised metal stand historically placed on a fireplace hearth to keep iron kettles, serving dishes, and plates warm before serving food.

Footmen were predominantly crafted from brass, cast iron, or steel, frequently featuring polished brass tops and aprons supported by sturdy wrought or cast iron leg frames.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature heavy cast or rolled metal construction, hand-riveted joints, cabriole front legs, and visible signs of natural surface patination or surface oxidisation on unexposed areas.

An antique footman can be placed on a fireplace hearth as a decorative feature, utilised as a low side table beside low-profile seating, or incorporated into a plant display.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry microfiber cloth maintains the surface. Gentle specialized brass polishes can be applied to restore brightness, though leaving natural patina preserves historical integrity.
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