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Set Large Victorian Brass Fire Tools
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Set Large Victorian Brass Fire Tools

19th century
Description

A magnificent set of large antique Victorian brass fire irons or fire tools dating from circa 1890. Comprising a pair of tongs, a poker and a shovel all with fancy bulbous turned handles and attractive detailing.

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Polished finish.

Dimensions (Shovel):

Height: 71cm

Width: 14cm

Depth: 4cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Tools to the Victorian era.

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SA1175080
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Description
A magnificent set of large antique Victorian brass fire irons or fire tools dating from circa 1890.
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Comprising a pair of tongs, a poker and a shovel all with fancy bulbous turned handles and attractive detailing.
Antique Furniture Direct

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Polished finish.

Dimensions (Shovel):

Height: 71cm

Width: 14cm

Depth: 4cm

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Tools to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175080
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A three-piece set of Victorian brass fire tools consisting of tongs, a poker, and a shovel with a fluted shell blade and urn finials.
Set Large Victorian Brass Fire Tools
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A three-piece set of Victorian brass fire tools consisting of tongs, a poker, and a shovel with a fluted shell blade and urn finials.
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  • ObjectFireplace Tools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn finials, Fluted shell shovel, Scrollwork hinges
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Victorian brass fire tools comprise a three-piece set featuring tongs, a poker, and a shovel with a polished gold finish. The items display fancy bulbous turned urn finials at the top, a fluted shell shovel blade at the base, and scrollwork hinges on the tongs. Constructed entirely of brass, the set shows wear and marks commensurate with age, typical of a piece dating from circa 1890. Practical for placement on a fireplace hearth, the collection provides traditional functional accessories for tending an active fire. The shovel measures 71 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, offering standard proportions for domestic hearth use during the Victorian period.

FAQs

Victorian fire tools were designed during the nineteenth century to manage open coal fires, featuring turned handles, cast brass detailing, and decorative elements such as shell-shaped shovel blades and urn finials.

These implements were typically manufactured from cast and turned brass, utilizing threaded internal rods to join components together alongside riveted hinges on the tongs.

Authentic pieces generally display signs of age such as slight oxidisation in recessed details, hand-turned components, threaded assembly joints, and substantial physical weight.

Placing a solid brass fire set on a stone hearth beside a modern wood burner or traditional fireplace adds warm metallic tones and architectural interest.

Unlacquered brass may be cleaned periodically with specialized metal polish to retain shine, or dusted regularly and left unpolished to develop a natural aged patina.
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