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Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman
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Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman

19th century
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A good Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman, attractively pierced top-plate, softly patinated, the result of decades of hand polishing, mounted upon a steel frame, the cabriole front legs terminating in button feet, the brass apron of simple yet attractively pierced design.

Height ~ 34.50 cm. / 13.58 inches ~ Width ~ 32.00 cm. / 12.49 inches ~ Depth ~ 35.00 cm. / 13.77 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1850

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Brass Fireplace Footman to the 19th Century.

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SA1219194
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A good Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman, attractively pierced top-plate, softly patinated, the result of decades of hand polishing, mounted upon a steel frame, the cabriole front legs terminating in button feet, the brass apron of simple yet attractively pierced design.
fig 1. An antique Victorian brass and steel footman stand featuring a pierced lattice top, a reticulated front skirt, polished cabriole front legs, and black steel rear legs.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman

Height ~ 34.50 cm. / 13.58 inches ~ Width ~ 32.00 cm. / 12.49 inches ~ Depth ~ 35.00 cm. / 13.77 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1850

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Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Brass Fireplace Footman to the 19th Century.

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SA1219194
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AEVBASF6-XX
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An antique Victorian brass and steel footman stand featuring a pierced lattice top, a reticulated front skirt, polished cabriole front legs, and black steel rear legs.
Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman
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An antique Victorian brass and steel footman stand featuring a pierced lattice top, a reticulated front skirt, polished cabriole front legs, and black steel rear legs.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Steel
  • ColourBrass, Black
  • MotifsPierced lattice top, Cabriole legs, Reticulated apron, Riveted construction
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This 19th-century Victorian footman is a fireplace accessory constructed from brass and steel with brass and black colours. The piece comprises an attractively pierced lattice top plate, a reticulated front skirt, polished cabriole front legs terminating in button feet with visible rivets, and black steel rear legs. The surface shows a soft patina from decades of hand polishing. The piece measures 35 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item suits placement on a fireplace hearth. It provides a period accent for a living room or study, where it sits near a fireplace to display accessories or complement traditional fireside furnishings.

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A footman is a four-legged metal stand traditionally placed on a fireplace hearth in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to keep kettles, irons, or dishes warm near the fire.

Footmen were predominantly crafted with cast iron or wrought steel rear legs and frames for heat resistance, combined with brass fronts, pierced aprons, and polished cabriole front legs for decorative presentation.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically feature wrought steel or iron structural elements beneath, heavy brass tops with pierced geometric or floral patterns, hand-riveted joints, and natural wear or discolouration on the undersides.

A footman functions effectively when positioned on a fireplace hearth, as a low plant stand, or as an occasional display platform for books and decorative objects in living rooms or hallways.

Remove loose dust with a soft cloth and clean the brass surface using a non-abrasive metal polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip the natural patina from the underlying ironwork.
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