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Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian
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Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian

19th century
Sold 13 January 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique fireplace hearth set. An English, cast iron fire back and grate duo, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightful pairing offering excellent heat reflection, classic hearth presence and robust practicality.

Appealing late Victorian fire back and grate set

Crafted throughout in robust cast iron with deep black tonality

Fire back displays a nautical motif, featuring a bold crown and anchor

Quality relief casting, showing fine detail to the rope braid and crown elements

Traditional hearth form to the fire basket, with toothed edging for authentic period character

Scrolled front tool rest adds attractive shaping and functional charm

Hearth suitable for all fuel types, including logs, coal and kindling

Removable grate inserts provide ease of cleaning and maintenance

A superb Victorian cast iron hearth ensemble, offering both decorative appeal and enduring service. Ideal for enhancing a traditional fireplace setting with period authenticity. Delivered ready for the fireplace.

Dimensions:

Grate Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Grate Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Grate Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Grate Interior Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Grate Interior Depth: 28cm (11'')

Fire Back Width: 53.5cm (21'')

Fire Back Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Fire Back Height: 61cm (24'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate and Fireback to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184742
Dealers Internal Reference
25227
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Description
This is an antique fireplace hearth set. An English, cast iron fire back and grate duo, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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A delightful pairing offering excellent heat reflection, classic hearth presence and robust practicality.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique cast iron fireback featuring a royal crown relief stands behind a matching open-work basket grate.
fig 1. Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian

Appealing late Victorian fire back and grate set

Crafted throughout in robust cast iron with deep black tonality

Fire back displays a nautical motif, featuring a bold crown and anchor

Quality relief casting, showing fine detail to the rope braid and crown elements

fig 2. An antique cast iron fireback featuring a royal crown relief stands behind a matching open-work basket grate.
fig 2. Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian

Traditional hearth form to the fire basket, with toothed edging for authentic period character

Scrolled front tool rest adds attractive shaping and functional charm

Hearth suitable for all fuel types, including logs, coal and kindling

fig 3. An antique cast iron fireback featuring a royal crown relief stands behind a matching open-work basket grate.
fig 3. Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian

Removable grate inserts provide ease of cleaning and maintenance

A superb Victorian cast iron hearth ensemble, offering both decorative appeal and enduring service. Ideal for enhancing a traditional fireplace setting with period authenticity. Delivered ready for the fireplace.

fig 4. An antique cast iron fireback featuring a royal crown relief stands behind a matching open-work basket grate.
fig 4. Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian

Dimensions:

Grate Width: 49cm (19.25'')

Grate Depth: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Grate Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Grate Interior Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Grate Interior Depth: 28cm (11'')

Fire Back Width: 53.5cm (21'')

Fire Back Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Fire Back Height: 61cm (24'')

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
38.5cm (15.16")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate and Fireback to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184742
Dealers Internal Ref
25227
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique cast iron fireback featuring a royal crown relief stands behind a matching open-work basket grate.
Antique Fireplace Hearth Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Back, Grate, Victorian
Ref: SA1184742
An antique cast iron fireback featuring a royal crown relief stands behind a matching open-work basket grate.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsRelief crown motif, Scrollwork finials, Vertical picket bars
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 38.5 cm (15 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, cast iron fireplace furniture evolved from simple functional ironwork to highly ornate decorative pieces produced in mass quantities through industrial sand-casting techniques.

These items were traditionally manufactured using molten pig iron poured into sand moulds, a process known as sand casting, which allowed for intricate relief designs and durable construction.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit crisp hand-chased surface details, maker marks or registration numbers on the reverse, and natural carbon pitting consistent with age and wood smoke exposure.

Such architectural elements function well as focal points within modern minimalist living spaces, either installed within a working fireplace or utilized as a decorative hearth feature to add textural contrast.

Preservation involves removing surface soot with a soft brush and applying a microcrystalline wax or traditional grate polish to prevent oxidation without damaging the original metal patina.
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