Antique Brass Fireplace Fender 19th Century

Name: Brass 2 Tier Fender
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242321
Price: 275 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFireplace Accessories
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBrass, Iron
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsMermaid motif, Pierced fretwork, Shield crest, Twisted legs
SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This early Victorian two-tier brass fender brings functional warmth to a fireplace hearth. The piece incorporates brass and iron materials finished in a warm gold colour, presenting a serpentine front and an etched mermaid top plate alongside a pierced fretwork skirt with a shield crest and twisted legs. Visual details include curled scroll feet, horizontal metal bars on the lower tier, and natural tarnishing on the metal surfaces indicating age. Dimensions measure 44 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 26 cm deep for practical placement in a living space. Homeowners position this item directly in front of an active fireplace or decorative hearth as a traditional fireside accessory.

FAQs

Fireplace fenders were originally designed to sit around the perimeter of an open hearth to prevent embers from spilling onto the floor and to protect carpets. During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, decorative brass fenders often incorporated padded tops or secondary tiers to double as hearth seating or footwear warming stands.

Antique fenders were predominantly constructed from cast iron, wrought iron, or solid brass, frequently featuring pierced fretwork, repousse panels, and turned cabriole legs. Higher-end Victorian and Art Nouveau examples incorporated solid sheet brass tops with detailed etching, hand-riveted frames, and internal iron reinforcement bars.

Authentic antique brass fenders exhibit signs of hand-finishing, such as irregular rivet placement, hand-cut pierced patterns, and casting seams on structural components. Additionally, age-appropriate patination, uneven surface wear, and a heavy cast iron or steel sub-frame underneath indicate genuine period manufacture rather than modern reproduction.

An antique brass fender can serve as a focal point around a restored or decorative fireplace hearth in a living room. Alternatively, two-tier designs function effectively as low console tables, plant stands, or hallway accent pieces in contemporary interiors.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive liquid polishes that can strip natural age patina or accumulate in pierced details. To preserve polished highlights, apply a thin coat of specialised microcrystalline wax and buff gently with a microfibre cloth.

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