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Large Victorian Brass Neoclassical Fire Fender (4ft6)
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Large Victorian Brass Neoclassical Fire Fender (4ft6)

19th century
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A large and impressive antique Victorian brass fire fender dating from circa 1880. A highly decorative and good quality fender, it features neoclassical repoussé decorations of an urn filled with fruit flanked by winged griffins along with scrolling foliage and swags. It features removable solid brass fire tool stands to each end.

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

In good condition with a lightly polished finish. Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width External: 136cm

Width Internal: 132cmcm

Depth External: 33cm

Depth Internal: 30cm

Height: 17cm

Height to Finials: 26cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
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Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Brass Fire Fender to the Victorian era.

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SA1233245
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A large and impressive antique Victorian brass fire fender dating from circa 1880.
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A highly decorative and good quality fender, it features neoclassical repoussé decorations of an urn filled with fruit flanked by winged griffins along with scrolling foliage and swags.
Antique Furniture Direct

It features removable solid brass fire tool stands to each end.

fig 1. A long Victorian brass fireplace fender featuring embossed Neoclassical relief decoration of central urns, winged sphinxes, and foliate scrolls.
fig 1. Large Victorian Brass Neoclassical Fire Fender (4ft6)

Construction:

Brass

Condition Report:

In good condition with a lightly polished finish. Scuffs, wear and marks commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Width External: 136cm

Width Internal: 132cmcm

Depth External: 33cm

Depth Internal: 30cm

Height: 17cm

Height to Finials: 26cm

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Brass Fire Fender to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233245
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Archive I A long Victorian brass fireplace fender featuring embossed Neoclassical relief decoration of central urns, winged sphinxes, and foliate scrolls.

Large Victorian Brass Neoclassical Fire Fender (4ft6)

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A long Victorian brass fireplace fender featuring embossed Neoclassical relief decoration of central urns, winged sphinxes, and foliate scrolls.
Large Victorian Brass Neoclassical Fire Fender (4ft6)
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A long Victorian brass fireplace fender featuring embossed Neoclassical relief decoration of central urns, winged sphinxes, and foliate scrolls.
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A Neoclassical fire fender is a low decorative metal border positioned around a fireplace hearth to retain embers and ash. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these fenders feature classical design motifs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ornament, such as urns, scrollwork, and mythical creatures.

Victorian fire fenders were predominantly crafted from sheet or cast brass, iron, or steel. Decorative brass facings were produced through stamping, embossing, or casting processes, while heavy iron inner frames and side brackets provided stability near open heat sources.

Authentic antique fire fenders feature construction indicators such as hand-riveted iron returns, stamped or cast brass detailing, and natural oxidisation in recessed areas. Wear patterns consistent with historical heat exposure and polished raised surfaces also distinguish genuine period items from modern reproductions.

A brass fire fender can be placed at the base of an active fireplace or wood-burning stove to frame the hearth with warm metallic tones. In non-working fireplaces, it serves as an architectural anchor when paired with decorative logs, terracotta vessels, or freestanding firescreens.

Regular maintenance involves dusting the surface with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove ash and dirt particles. To preserve the original surface patina, avoid harsh chemical solvents; mild brass polish may be applied sparingly to high points, leaving recessed detailed reliefs unpolished to maintain contrast.
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