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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 of serpentine form, the brass top-plate softly patinated while showing some signs of wear, 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 ~ 34.29 cm. / 13.50 inches ~ Width ~ 34.29 cm. / 13.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 29.21 cm. / 11.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1850

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Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Brass Fireplace Footman to the 19th Century.

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A good Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman of serpentine form, the brass top-plate softly patinated while showing some signs of wear, 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. A Victorian polished brass and steel fireplace footman featuring a pierced floral apron and cabriole front legs.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman

Height ~ 34.29 cm. / 13.50 inches ~ Width ~ 34.29 cm. / 13.50 inches ~ Depth ~ 29.21 cm. / 11.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1850

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Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1220061
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AEVBASF4-XX
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A Victorian polished brass and steel fireplace footman featuring a pierced floral apron and cabriole front legs.
Antique English Victorian Brass and Steel Footman
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A Victorian polished brass and steel fireplace footman featuring a pierced floral apron and cabriole front legs.
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A fireplace footman is a four-legged metal stand originally designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to sit on the hearth near an open fire. Its primary purpose was to keep teapots, kettles, or serving dishes warm using the radiant heat from the embers.

Victorian footmen were predominantly constructed from cast brass, sheet brass, wrought iron, and polished steel. They frequently combined a decorative brass front plate or apron with sturdy steel or iron structural framework designed to withstand high heat.

Authentic period footmen usually feature hand-poured or hand-stamped metal components, hand-cut pierced patterns, and structural rivets or heavy iron back legs. Look for natural surface oxidisation, authentic wear on the feet, and subtle structural irregularities consistent with historic manufacturing.

While traditionally placed on the fireplace hearth, a brass footman can also serve as a low occasional stand, plant riser, or decorative accent beside a wood-burning stove. Pairing polished brass with exposed brickwork or neutral stone hearths adds warm metallic contrast to a living space.

Routine dusting with a soft, dry lint-free cloth is recommended to maintain the finish. To preserve historic patina, avoid harsh chemical cleansers; if polishing is preferred, use a specialized metal cleaner sparingly and dry thoroughly to prevent moisture build-up.
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