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Set of 19th-century Fire Tools Antique
Rupert Landen Antiques
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Rupert Landen Antiques

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Set of 19th-century Fire Tools Antique

19th century
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Decorative set of Victorian fire tools. Consisting of a poker pierced shovel and tongs, the tongs have the standard amount of movement side to side for a piece of this age. The tools are in brass. These fire tools together weigh 5 kg

sku 3818

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183215
Dealers Internal Reference
3818
Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description
Decorative set of Victorian fire tools.
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Consisting of a poker pierced shovel and tongs, the tongs have the standard amount of movement side to side for a piece of this age.
Rupert Landen Antiques

The tools are in brass. These fire tools together weigh 5 kg

sku 3818

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183215
Dealers Internal Ref
3818
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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Archive I A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire tools comprising a poker, tongs, and an ornamental shovel with a decorative pierced pattern.

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Whitchurch on Thames
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7QX
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A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire tools comprising a poker, tongs, and an ornamental shovel with a decorative pierced pattern.
Set of 19th-century fire tools antique
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19th-century fire irons are sets of metal hearth toolstypically comprising a shovel, tongs, and a pokercrafted during the Georgian and Victorian eras for tending coal or wood fires. Brass sets were particularly favoured in domestic reception rooms for their bright finish and ornamental qualities.

Victorian hearth sets were predominantly made from cast brass, wrought iron, or polished steel. Cast brass was often chosen for its decorative appeal, allowing intricate pierced work on shovel blades and elaborate turned knops on handles.

Authentic period pieces usually feature threaded screw joins, minor hand-finishing imperfections, cast weight rather than lightweight modern stamped metal, and natural patination or tarnish in hard-to-reach crevices.

Place the tools beside a fireplace surround in a traditional stand or resting on a fender. Their warm metallic finish provides visual contrast against contemporary tiled, stone, or painted hearths while bringing historical depth to the room.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. To retain warm patina, avoid harsh chemical polishes; if polishing is desired, use a gentle brass cleaner sparingly and dry thoroughly to prevent moisture build-up in detailed carvings.
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