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Set Victorian Brass Fire Tools with Fire Dogs
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Set Victorian Brass Fire Tools with Fire Dogs

19th century
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A charming set of antique Victorian brass fire tools complete with fire rests dating from circa 1890. Comprising a pair of tongs, a poker and a shovel all with square handles and topped with ball finials, which rest on a set of brass fire dogs with square legs and ball finials from a similar date. An attractive and lightly polished companion set ideal for displaying in front of a fireplace.

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

Wear and marks commensurate with age. Lightly polished finish. A very ell-executed old mend to the shovel, with a brass bracket used to strengthen an old split.

Dimensions (Dogs):

Height: 28cm

Width: 13cm

Depth: 16cm

Dimensions (Shovel):

Height: 70cm

Width: 14cm

Depth: 3cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

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SA1200282
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A charming set of antique Victorian brass fire tools complete with fire rests dating from circa 1890.
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Comprising a pair of tongs, a poker and a shovel all with square handles and topped with ball finials, which rest on a set of brass fire dogs with square legs and ball finials from a similar date.
Antique Furniture Direct

An attractive and lightly polished companion set ideal for displaying in front of a fireplace.

fig 1. A three-piece polished brass fireplace tool set featuring a poker, tongs, and decorative shovel resting horizontally across two matching brass supports.
fig 1. Set Victorian Brass Fire Tools with Fire Dogs

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

Wear and marks commensurate with age. Lightly polished finish. A very ell-executed old mend to the shovel, with a brass bracket used to strengthen an old split.

Dimensions (Dogs):

Height: 28cm

Width: 13cm

Depth: 16cm

Dimensions (Shovel):

Height: 70cm

Width: 14cm

Depth: 3cm

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1200282
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A three-piece polished brass fireplace tool set featuring a poker, tongs, and decorative shovel resting horizontally across two matching brass supports.
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Victorian fire tools and fire dogs are metal implements designed to manage coal or wood fires and elevate logs or support tools within a hearth. During the nineteenth century, brass companion sets became prominent decorative and functional elements in domestic British interiors.

Victorian fire tools were commonly crafted from cast brass, wrought iron, or steel. Brass components were often cast, turned on lathes, and polished to achieve a reflective finish on the hearth.

Authentic Victorian brass fire tools typically feature cast construction with visible joining threads, hand-chased decorative details, and substantial weight. They often show natural signs of age, such as surface oxidisation or minor soot residue near working ends.

Brass fire tools can be positioned on a stone or tiled hearth alongside a traditional log basket or within an unused fireplace opening. The metallic tone creates visual warmth when contrasted against dark painted brickwork or slate surrounds.

Maintain brass fire tools by wiping away dust and soot with a soft, dry cloth. Occasional application of a suitable metal polish will restore shine, while avoiding harsh chemical solvents that could strip natural patina.
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