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Pair of 19th Century Brass Chimney Ornaments
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Pair of 19th Century Brass Chimney Ornaments

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Pair of 19th century Brass Chimney Ornaments. Depicting English countrymen - hunter and back woodsman.

These can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time, by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images. For clients who are overseas or unable to come to our showrooms, we will gladly send a video of any piece in which you may be interested.

Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated these Brass Chimney Ornaments to the 19th Century.

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SA1240800
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
Pair of 19th century Brass Chimney Ornaments. Depicting English countrymen - hunter and back woodsman.

These can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time, by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images.

“
For clients who are overseas or unable to come to our showrooms, we will gladly send a video of any piece in which you may be interested.
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated these Brass Chimney Ornaments to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240800
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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A pair of Victorian cast brass chimney ornaments depicting standing figures with rifles on rectangular plinths.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian cast brass chimney ornaments depicting standing figures with rifles on rectangular plinths.

Pair of 19th Century Brass Chimney Ornaments

Archive II A pair of Victorian cast brass chimney ornaments depicting standing figures with rifles on rectangular plinths. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian cast brass chimney ornaments depicting standing figures with rifles on rectangular plinths. View III
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
Location
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A pair of Victorian cast brass chimney ornaments depicting standing figures with rifles on rectangular plinths.
Pair of 19th century Brass Chimney Ornaments
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A pair of Victorian cast brass chimney ornaments depicting standing figures with rifles on rectangular plinths.
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  • ObjectChimney Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCast figures, Hunter with rifle, Top hat, Plinth base
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

These 19th century Victorian chimney ornaments are a pair of cast brass figures depicting English countrymen, specifically a hunter and a back woodsman. Each figure wears a top hat and carries a rifle over his shoulder, standing upon a textured, rectangular plinth base with polished sides. The metal shows a reflective gold finish with varied tonal highlights across the moulded clothing, facial features and textured ground beneath the figures' boots. These solid decorative items each measure 13 cm high, 15 cm wide, 2 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this pair suits display on a mantelpiece in a traditional living room, study or country house interior. They add character to a shelf, cabinet top or sideboard alongside other metalwork collections. The figures stand securely on their flat bases, allowing straightforward placement on any level surface without extra support.

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Brass chimney ornaments are cast metal figures and decorative items produced during the Victorian era designed specifically to sit on fireplace hearths and mantelpieces.

These items were predominantly crafted from solid cast brass using sand-casting techniques, often featuring hollow backs or weighted bases for stability near open fires.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically feature hand-chased surface details, visible seam marks from two-part sand moulds, and natural oxidisation within recessed areas.

They can be displayed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, integrated into a curated bookshelf arrangement, or placed on a sideboard top to add warmth and historical texture.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and clean periodically using a specialised brass polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that can strip aged patina.
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