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Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4ft6)
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Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4ft6)

18th century
Description

A large and impressive antique George III engraved polished steel serpentine fireplace fender dating from circa 1780. In good quality polished steel and of serpentine form, decorated with a beaded border framing a repeating pierced fretwork anthemion design; a design very much influenced by Robert Adam. Skilfully constructed, the central pierced openwork with wonderful engraved details. This large and very good quality late 18th Century fender would grace any fireplace.

Construction:

Steel

Condition Report:

Good condition with a polished finish.

Dimensions:

Width: 136cm

Depth: 2cm

Height: 19cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Georgian Serpentine Steel Fender to the Georgian era.

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SA1211067
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Description
A large and impressive antique George III engraved polished steel serpentine fireplace fender dating from circa 1780.
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In good quality polished steel and of serpentine form, decorated with a beaded border framing a repeating pierced fretwork anthemion design; a design very much influenced by Robert Adam.
Antique Furniture Direct

Skilfully constructed, the central pierced openwork with wonderful engraved details. This large and very good quality late 18th Century fender would grace any fireplace.

Construction:

Steel

Condition Report:

Good condition with a polished finish.

Dimensions:

Width: 136cm

Depth: 2cm

Height: 19cm

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Georgian Serpentine Steel Fender to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211067
Antique Furniture Direct
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2013
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A broad Georgian steel fire fender with a serpentine front and pierced foliate engraving.
Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4FT6)
Ref: SA1211067
A broad Georgian steel fire fender with a serpentine front and pierced foliate engraving.
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FAQs

A Georgian serpentine fire fender is a low metal boundary placed around a fireplace hearth, popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Designed with an undulating serpentine front, these fenders served to contain embers while decorating the hearth area.

Georgian fenders were predominantly crafted from polished steel, brass, or cast iron. Higher status examples feature hand-engraved, pierced, or fretwork designs created through manual cutting and hand-tooling techniques.

Authentic Georgian fenders typically feature hand-cut pierced decoration, subtle variations in hand-engravings, and original assembly joints such as hand-hammered rivets. The metal surfaces often display light oxidisation or age-consistent wear near coal contact points.

A serpentine steel fender is positioned directly on the fireplace hearth in front of an open fire or decorative stove. Its metallic finish and structured outline add historical detail to both period living rooms and contemporary hearths.

Steel fenders must be kept dry to prevent red rust formation. Light dusting followed by gentle polishing with a soft cloth and microcrystalline wax or mineral oil helps protect the steel surface while preserving its original patina.
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