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Enamel and Brass Folk Art Fireside Companion Set
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Enamel and Brass Folk Art Fireside Companion Set

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Enamel and Brass Folk Art Fireside Companion Set

This is a good quality set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, poker and hearth brush, it is decorated on a floral theme with enamel decoration.

Compact and in good used condition, it stands 18” tall, 5” in diameter

TRF153

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Enamel Brass Companion Set to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09705235
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Hand-engraved brass recesses filled with coloured enamel: classic early twentieth-century decorative metalwork.
Mellow brass rod and cast fittings: threaded construction typical of mid-period fireside sets.
Soft surface rubbing to the base and handles: decades of light domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243605
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Description
Enamel and Brass Folk Art Fireside Companion Set
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This is a good quality set on its own stand, shovel, tongs, poker and hearth brush, it is decorated on a floral theme with enamel decoration.
Elmgarden

Compact and in good used condition, it stands 18” tall, 5” in diameter

TRF153

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number along with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Enamel Brass Companion Set to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09705235
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Hand-engraved brass recesses filled with coloured enamel: classic early twentieth-century decorative metalwork.
Mellow brass rod and cast fittings: threaded construction typical of mid-period fireside sets.
Soft surface rubbing to the base and handles: decades of light domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243605
Elmgarden
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A brass fireplace companion set featuring floral cloisonne enamel handles and matching stand base, holding a shovel, poker, brush, and tongs.
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Archive I A brass fireplace companion set featuring floral cloisonne enamel handles and matching stand base, holding a shovel, poker, brush, and tongs.

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A brass fireplace companion set featuring floral cloisonne enamel handles and matching stand base, holding a shovel, poker, brush, and tongs.
Enamel and Brass Folk Art Fireside Companion Set
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A brass fireplace companion set featuring floral cloisonne enamel handles and matching stand base, holding a shovel, poker, brush, and tongs.
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  • ObjectFireplace Companion Set
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialBrass, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsFloral cloisonne enamel, Turned brass handles, Baluster finials, Pedestal base

This freestanding fireplace companion set dates from 1930 and exemplifies the folk art style with warm brass and dark enamel. The ensemble comprises a central stand, a shovel, tongs, a poker, and a hearth brush. Each tool has a turned baluster handle topped with a rounded brass finial and decorated with floral cloisonne enamel panels in white, red, and yellow against a black ground. The square pedestal base rests on four round bun feet and matches the decorative enamel work on the vertical handles. The shovel pan repeats the floral motif with white and red blossoms among green leaves. Signs of age appear in the gentle patina of the metalwork and the natural bristles of the brush. Standing 46 cm tall and 13 cm in diameter, this compact companion set serves a practical role on the hearth of an English country house fireplace, adding traditional detail next to a living room fire.

FAQs

A companion set is a freestanding collection of tools used for tending an open fire, usually comprising a shovel, poker, tongs, and brush. When decorated with enamel, such as cloisonne, the set serves both practical fireside functions and artistic decorative purposes.

Traditional companion sets are constructed from durable heat-resistant metals such as brass, cast iron, or wrought iron. Decorative variations often incorporate enamelwork, polished copper accents, or turned wooden handles alongside natural animal hair or synthetic bristles for the hearth brush.

Authentic pieces generally display signs of age such as natural brass oxidation, subtle wear on the base, and fine hand-applied enamel detailing. Check the joins, threading, and weight, as older metalwork tends to be heavier and assembled using traditional casting or cold-join techniques.

Position the set directly on a stone or tile hearth beside a wood-burning stove or traditional open fireplace. The polychrome enamel detailing adds visual texture alongside natural wood, brick, or dark painted surrounds.

Wipe enamel sections with a soft, dry cloth to prevent scratching the glass-based surface. Brass components can be gently cleaned using specialist metal polish, avoiding contact with the enamel, while the brush head should be cleared of ash using a dry stiff bristle.
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