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19th Century Register Grate
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19th Century Register Grate

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A good cast iron register grate, dating to around 1880.

The grate in good condition, with no breaks or cracks to the iron.

Size of fire basket width 44cm front 37cm back depth 22.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Register Grate to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09170946
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Square nuts on threaded assembly bolts: nineteenth-century iron foundry construction.
Firebrick lining with deep heat crazing: evidence of prolonged domestic coal firing.
Heavy oxidisation and lime mortar on the reverse: removal from a period chimney breast.
Ribbon-tied profile medallion and floral swags: popular late Victorian Adam revival design.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1167278
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good cast iron register grate, dating to around 1880.

The grate in good condition, with no breaks or cracks to the iron.

Size of fire basket width 44cm front 37cm back depth 22.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Cast Iron Register Grate to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09170946
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Square nuts on threaded assembly bolts: nineteenth-century iron foundry construction.
Firebrick lining with deep heat crazing: evidence of prolonged domestic coal firing.
Heavy oxidisation and lime mortar on the reverse: removal from a period chimney breast.
Ribbon-tied profile medallion and floral swags: popular late Victorian Adam revival design.

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
97cm (38.19")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167278
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
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Antiques since 1947.

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A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate.
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Archive I A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate.

19th Century Register Grate

Archive II A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View II
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Archive VII A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View VII
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Archive IX A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View IX
Archive X A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View X
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Archive XII A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View XII
Archive XIII A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View XIV
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Archive XVI A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View XVI
Archive XVII A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View XVII
Archive XVIII A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate. View XVIII
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 300
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A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate.
19th Century Register Grate
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A dark cast iron register grate decorated with carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, and a fan-motif back plate above a curved front grate.
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  • ObjectFireplace Inserts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFloral swags, Profile medallion, Sunburst fireback, Curved grate bars
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This 19th-century Victorian register grate is made of cast iron with a dark black finish. The surround and internal panels display intricate ornamentation including carved floral swags, a central profile medallion, a sunburst fireback, and curved grate bars. Additional visible details include decorative moulding along the outer frame, panelled pilasters with oval relief patterns, and a series of horizontal metal bars forming the front fire basket. The iron shows standard surface wear consistent with age, particularly on the unpainted interior basket. Measuring 97 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, this substantial insert is designed to fit directly into an existing chimney opening as a period fireplace feature in a living room, study, or bedroom.

FAQs

A register grate is an integrated cast iron fireplace insert developed in the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring a built-in fire basket and an adjustable metal damper flap to regulate chimney draught.

These heating units were predominantly produced from sand-cast iron, featuring detailed relief patterns, alongside forged carbon steel or iron front bars designed to hold coal or wood.

Authentic 19th-century register grates demonstrate crisp relief casting from original sand moulds, substantial weight, period-appropriate motifs, and rear structural mounting lugs or foundry stamps.

A period register grate functions as a central architectural feature when set within a carved stone, marble, or timber fireplace surround in a formal reception room or living area.

Keep the iron surface dry to prevent oxidisation, clean gently with a soft wire or bristle brush, and periodically apply a traditional graphite-based black lead polish to restore the dark finish.
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