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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09401974
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Cast brass construction with hand finishing: late Victorian metalwork.
Old riveted brass strengthening plate across the shovel pan: long domestic service.
Fire blackening and pitting on the tong ends: hearth use.
Turned urn finials and stepped square-section stems: late 19th-century styling.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1200282
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Description
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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09401974
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Cast brass construction with hand finishing: late Victorian metalwork.
Old riveted brass strengthening plate across the shovel pan: long domestic service.
Fire blackening and pitting on the tong ends: hearth use.
Turned urn finials and stepped square-section stems: late 19th-century styling.

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
70cm (27.56")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsBall finials, Turned brass handles, Shell shovel blade, Stepped support legs
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian brass companion set includes a poker, a pair of tongs, and a shovel with turned square handles topped with ball finials, resting horizontally across two matching brass fire dogs featuring square legs and ball finials. The ensemble exhibits a lightly polished brass finish with visible wear and marks commensurate with age, plus an old mend to the shovel strengthened by a small brass bracket. The shovel measures 70 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, while the dogs measure 28 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. This assembly is designed for display on a hearth or in front of an active fireplace in a traditional living room or reception space.

FAQs

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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