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Pair Victorian Brass Fire Tool Dogs James Cartland & Sons
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Pair Victorian Brass Fire Tool Dogs James Cartland & Sons

19th century
Description

A magnificent set of antique Victorian brass fire dogs by James Cartland & Sons circa 1886. The fire dogs or fire tool rests are fantastic quality, in very heavy turned brass and copper 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

Condition Report:

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

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm

Width: 21cm

Depth: 21cm

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Brass Tool Rests to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09136828
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Form matching model A420: recorded in the firm's 1886 trade catalogue.
Slotted brass screws with rosette washers: nineteenth-century assembly methods.
Turned crossbars and cast melon fluting: high-grade Birmingham brass founding.
Natural verdigris in the recesses: long exposure to domestic hearths.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
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SA1162404
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Description
A magnificent set of antique Victorian brass fire dogs by James Cartland & Sons circa 1886.
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The fire dogs or fire tool rests are fantastic quality, in very heavy turned brass and copper in an Aesthetic Movement influenced design.
Antique Furniture Direct

A wonderful set that would complement any fireplace.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian brass fire tool dogs featuring gadrooned central urns, turned crossbars with finials, and tripod feet.
fig 1. Pair Victorian Brass Fire Tool Dogs 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.

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

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

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm

Width: 21cm

Depth: 21cm

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Brass Tool Rests to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09136828
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Form matching model A420: recorded in the firm's 1886 trade catalogue.
Slotted brass screws with rosette washers: nineteenth-century assembly methods.
Turned crossbars and cast melon fluting: high-grade Birmingham brass founding.
Natural verdigris in the recesses: long exposure to domestic hearths.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162404
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Archive I A pair of Victorian brass fire tool dogs featuring gadrooned central urns, turned crossbars with finials, and tripod feet.

Pair Victorian Brass Fire Tool Dogs James Cartland & Sons

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A pair of Victorian brass fire tool dogs featuring gadrooned central urns, turned crossbars with finials, and tripod feet.
Pair Victorian Brass Fire Tool Dogs James Cartland & Sons
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A pair of Victorian brass fire tool dogs featuring gadrooned central urns, turned crossbars with finials, and tripod feet.
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  • ObjectFire Dogs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsGadrooned urn, Turned crossbar, Tripod claw feet, Scroll brackets
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This pair of Victorian fire dogs, made by James Cartland & Sons around 1890, functions as heavy brass tool rests with an Aesthetic Movement influence. Each piece displays a gadrooned central urn shape beneath a turned crossbar fitted with decorative finials, supported by three curved tripod legs terminating in claw feet and accented with scroll brackets. The brass surfaces carry a lightly polished finish displaying surface wear and marks consistent with age. Measuring 23 cm high, 21 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, these sturdy metal accessories sit directly upon the fireplace hearth to hold fireplace pokers and tongs while adding traditional decorative character to the living space.

FAQs

Fire tool dogs, or fire iron rests, were designed to elevate hearth utensils such as pokers, tongs, and shovels off the floor while framing the fireplace.

They were predominantly cast from solid brass or iron, featuring turned horizontal crossbars, gadrooned central urn motifs, and tripod claw or paw feet.

Authentic period examples often display cast makers marks, registration stamps, heavy cast-brass construction, and Victorian design features such as gadrooning and scrollwork.

They can be placed on a hearth to add architectural structure to a working fireplace, or arranged decoratively inside an empty fireplace alcove.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and clean occasionally with a dedicated brass polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that could remove historical patina.
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