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Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Fire Fender C. 1890
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Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Fire Fender C. 1890

19th century
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A particularly good quality copper and brass fire fender with beautiful and elaborately cast sinuous solid brass corner spandrels of Art Nouveau design and a lovely planished copper front panel all set on flattened and beaded brass bun feet. In excellent original condition without damage and of a good large size, and with only minor and superficial marks and small dings consistent with age and careful use.

In the 19th century most of the rooms in a house had a chimney for open fires and the fender would be placed to denote the hearth and stop logs rolling off and reaching the rug or soft furnishings.

The fender is shown here with a pair of early 20th century brass firedogs and a duck basket grate, these are not included in the sale price but are available separately.

Dimensions are:

47.5 inches wide, 14.75 inches deep and 6.5 inches tall.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

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Webberley Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Fire Fender to the 1890s.

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A particularly good quality copper and brass fire fender with beautiful and elaborately cast sinuous solid brass corner spandrels of Art Nouveau design and a lovely planished copper front panel all set on flattened and beaded brass bun feet.
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In excellent original condition without damage and of a good large size, and with only minor and superficial marks and small dings consistent with age and careful use.
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fig 1. An Art Nouveau copper and brass fire fender featuring a hammered copper curb, brass moulding, and stylized corner mounts on small feet.
fig 1. Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Fire Fender C. 1890

In the 19th century most of the rooms in a house had a chimney for open fires and the fender would be placed to denote the hearth and stop logs rolling off and reaching the rug or soft furnishings.

The fender is shown here with a pair of early 20th century brass firedogs and a duck basket grate, these are not included in the sale price but are available separately.

Dimensions are:

47.5 inches wide, 14.75 inches deep and 6.5 inches tall.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Fire Fender to the 1890s.

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SA1174300
Webberley Antiques
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An Art Nouveau copper and brass fire fender featuring a hammered copper curb, brass moulding, and stylized corner mounts on small feet.
Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Fire Fender c. 1890
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An Art Nouveau copper and brass fire fender featuring a hammered copper curb, brass moulding, and stylized corner mounts on small feet.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCopper, Brass
  • ColourCopper, Brass
  • MotifsWhiplash mounts, hammered finish, bun feet, brass moulding

This Art Nouveau copper and brass fire fender dates from 1890 and is designed for use in front of a fireplace hearth. The piece combines a planished copper front panel with solid brass moulding along the top and ornate, cast sinuous corner spandrels in a whiplash design. It is raised on small, flattened, and beaded brass bun feet and shows minor superficial marks and small dings consistent with age and careful use. Measuring 120.6 cm wide, 37.5 cm deep, and 16.5 cm tall, the fender provides a sturdy barrier to prevent logs from rolling off the hearth and onto rugs or soft furnishings. In a modern home, this fireplace accessory serves both a practical and decorative purpose in a living room, study, or bedroom with an active fireplace. The combination of hammered copper and polished brass brings a warm metallic contrast to traditional hearths and period interiors. The U-shaped configuration fits neatly around the opening of a fireplace to define the hearth space while complementing surrounding metalwork and fire irons.

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Emerging in the late 19th century, Art Nouveau fire fenders were designed as decorative metal borders placed around a fireplace hearth to contain embers and coal dust while incorporating organic, sinuous design elements typical of the period.

These items were typically constructed from sheet brass, copper, or wrought iron, featuring hand-hammered textures, riveted joints, cast brass mounts, and stylized corner supports.

Authentic period pieces display natural patina, hand-finished metalwork, asymmetric or whiplash decorative motifs, and signs of age such as minor oxidisation or light wear to the base where it met the hearth.

A metal fire fender can frame a non-working fireplace filled with candles, decorative logs, or potted greenery, bridging traditional architectural features with contemporary aesthetic styling.

Preserve metal fenders by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax to protect against tarnishing, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers that strip historical patina.
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