This is an antique fire tool set. An English, brass shovel, tongs and poker suite for the hearth, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Presenting refined Victorian craftsmanship and decorative appeal, this elegant trio offers both function and form for the traditional fireplace.
Crafted from polished brass, presenting a delightful warm golden tonality
Each tool crowned with a distinctive cubed handle, tactile and elegant in the hand
Engraved foliate detail embellishes the tong’s hinge for a decorative flourish
Hexagonal tong plates lend further visual interest and a refined architectural touch
The shovel head shaped for practical fireplace tending, well balanced and robust
Smoothly formed poker with pointed end for precise adjustment of coals or logs
A fine example of Victorian domestic elegance, ideal beside a period fireplace
A superb Victorian brass fire tool set, offering fine decorative detail and period charm. Delivered ready for the fireside.
...r>Dimensions:
Shovel Width: 14.5cm (5.75'''')
Shovel Depth: 8cm (3.25'''')
Shovel Height: 74cm (29.25'''')
Tongs Width: 9.5cm (3.75'''')
Tongs Depth: 3cm (1.25'''')
Tongs Height: 69.5cm (27.25'''')
Poker Width: 3cm (1.25'''')
Poker Depth: 3cm (1.25'''')
Poker Height: 65.5cm (25.75'''')
What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviewsInternal Reference: 25320
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1172752
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 74cm (29.1inches)Width is 14.5cm (5.7inches)Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)
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