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Set of 18th Century Steel Fire Irons
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Set of 18th Century Steel Fire Irons

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Carse Antiques
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Good set of late 18th century George 3rd brass and steel fire irons in pretty good condition. No issues at all. Nice design with the brass handles. All 3 parts are original to the set.

SIZE; 30" long

CIRCA; 1780

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76cm (29.92")
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Carse Antiques has dated these Georgian Steel Fire Irons to the 18th Century.

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SA1229847
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11934
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Description
Good set of late 18th century George 3rd brass and steel fire irons in pretty good condition. No issues at all. Nice design with the brass handles. All 3 parts are original to the set.

SIZE; 30" long

CIRCA; 1780

Height
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Georgian Steel Fire Irons to the 18th Century.

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SA1229847
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11934
Carse Antiques
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Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Set of 18th Century Steel Fire Irons

Archive II A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan. View II
Archive III A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan. View III
Archive IV A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan. View IV
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Carse Antiques
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The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan.
Set of 18th Century Steel Fire Irons
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A three-piece set of 18th-century steel fire irons featuring turned brass beehive handles and a pierced shovel pan.
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  • ObjectFire Irons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSteel, Brass, Iron
  • ColourDark Grey and Gold
  • MotifsBeehive finials, Pierced shovel pan, Turned brass handles, Wrought steel shafts
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in)

This Georgian fire iron set dates from the 18th century and comprises three matching pieces made from wrought steel and brass. The dark grey steel shafts support turned brass beehive finials at the top and a circular ring detail on the tongs, while the shovel pan incorporates a pierced, openwork decorative pattern in the centre. The complete set stands 76 cm high. In a contemporary interior, these functional hearth accessories suit an open fireplace in a traditional living room or sitting area, resting directly against the brick or stone surround. The matched trio brings period character to a country house setting while remaining entirely practical for everyday use managing household fires.

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During the 18th century, fire irons were crafted as functional hearth companion tools, frequently featuring hand-forged steel shafts combined with decoratively turned brass finials in beehive or urn shapes.

Traditional sets typically feature wrought steel or iron shafts joined to cast or turned brass handles, incorporating hand-riveted joints and decorative hand-cut piercings on the shovel pan.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-forging, hand-cut fretwork piercings, minor irregularities in brass casting seams, and subtle surface patination from historical heat exposure.

These functional metalwork tools introduce historical texture and contrast when leaned against an open stone hearth, positioned within an ornamental fireplace surround, or placed beside a contemporary stove.

Keep the metalwork dry to prevent oxidation, clean steel components using fine wire wool and dark paste wax, and gently wipe brass handles with a soft cloth to protect the aged patina.
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