Search 0
29,024  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 105 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
105 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1196309
FOR SALE
£475
Email Phone
Save
Set of 3 Late C18th / Early C19th Forged Steel Fire-irons or Tools with an Open ‘Basket-work’ Spiral Design Detail.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €556     $603
£475
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2013
Browse dealers 370 items
  • About Us
    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
  • Trade Associations
    M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1196309
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Set of 3 Late C18th / Early C19th Forged Steel Fire-irons or Tools with an Open ‘Basket-work’ Spiral Design Detail.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Set of 3 late C18th / early C19th forged steel fire-irons or tools with an open ‘basket-work’ spiral-twist design detail.

Heavy gauge set of steel fire tools of sophisticated design with spiral-twist and knop details to the stems and flattened ball tops. The shovel having a pierced design to the blade .

Comprising tongs , poker and shovel , all in excellent original condition with a dark patina to the skilfully forged steel.

H 30”

W (shovel) 7”

D 1”

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Georgian Steel Fireplace Tools to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09374163
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-forged open basket twists on stems: skilled early ironwork.
Pierced anthemion on the shovel blade: classical pattern popular around 1800.
Twin hand-hammered rivets securing the blade: traditional joinery method.
Sprung bow tongs with knopped mouldings: standard early shape.
Dark surface patina with light pitting: years of domestic hearth use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196309
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 262
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Set of 3 late C18th / early C19th forged steel fire-irons or tools with an open ‘basket-work’ spiral-twist design detail.
“
Heavy gauge set of steel fire tools of sophisticated design with spiral-twist and knop details to the stems and flattened ball tops.
M Lees and Sons

The shovel having a pierced design to the blade .

Comprising tongs , poker and shovel , all in excellent original condition with a dark patina to the skilfully forged steel.

H 30”

W (shovel) 7”

D 1”

England c.1800

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Georgian Steel Fireplace Tools to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09374163
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-forged open basket twists on stems: skilled early ironwork.
Pierced anthemion on the shovel blade: classical pattern popular around 1800.
Twin hand-hammered rivets securing the blade: traditional joinery method.
Sprung bow tongs with knopped mouldings: standard early shape.
Dark surface patina with light pitting: years of domestic hearth use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196309
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 262
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles.
1 / 5
Archive I A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles.

Set of 3 Late C18th / Early C19th Forged Steel Fire-irons or Tools with an Open ‘Basket-work’ Spiral Design Detail.

Archive II A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles. View II
Archive III A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles. View III
Archive IV A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles. View IV
Archive V A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles. View V
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,601
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
View Dealer Info
Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified
Feb 2013
For Sale
370
Sold
1,601
A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles.
Set of 3 late C18th / early C19th forged steel fire-irons or tools with an open ‘basket-work’ spiral design detail.
Ref: SA1196309
A three-piece set of hand-forged dark steel fireplace tools comprising a poker, tongs, and a pierced shovel, each featuring open spiral basket-twist handles.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireplace Tools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialForged Steel, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBasket twist handles, Pierced shovel blade, Turned collar detailing
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Georgian fire irons emerged during the eighteenth century as coal and wood-burning hearths became central design features in British domestic interiors. Craftsmen utilized hand-forging techniques to create sets comprising pokers, tongs, and shovels decorated with intricate finials, spirals, and pierced motifs.

Eighteenth and early nineteenth-century fire irons were primarily crafted from wrought iron, polished steel, or cast brass. Blacksmiths manipulated iron and steel while red-hot, creating openwork basket twists and pierced shovel pans through manual hammer work and metal punching.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle irregularities from manual hammering, hand-poured rivets, and asymmetrical blacksmithing details. Look for historic surface oxidisation, hand-cut pierced patterns on the shovel pan, and joints that show traditional forge welding or riveting rather than modern machine welds.

Place the set alongside an open fireplace or wood-burning stove on a stone or tiled hearth. The dark metal finish complements natural brickwork, limestone surrounds, and traditional wood panelling, adding structural metalwork textures to living spaces.

Maintain steel hearth tools by keeping them free from moisture and applying a thin coat of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil to prevent rust oxidisation. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and avoid abrasive liquid cleaners that strip historical patina.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories