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Fine Regency Gilt Bronze Adjustable Lion Fender - Impressive Period Fireplace Antique
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for sale €995     $1,080
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    Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.
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Fine Regency Gilt Bronze Adjustable Lion Fender - Impressive Period Fireplace Antique

19th century
Description

A superb quality and particularly handsome Regency Period English Fender, finely cast bronze recumbent Lions with wonderfully detailed mane, expressive facial features their heads are raised proudly with one paw lifted from which a gilt bronze serpent is wrapped. The Lions are mounted on a Gilt Bronze architectural base with a beautifully decorated scrolling foliate cartouche to the front.

The Fender can be adjusted to fit measuring from 90cm wide closed x 116cm fully open x 18cm tall

English Circa 1820

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Regency Gilt Bronze Fender to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243948
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A superb quality and particularly handsome Regency Period English Fender, finely cast bronze recumbent Lions with wonderfully detailed mane, expressive facial features their heads are raised proudly with one paw lifted from which a gilt bronze serpent is wrapped.
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The Lions are mounted on a Gilt Bronze architectural base with a beautifully decorated scrolling foliate cartouche to the front.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

The Fender can be adjusted to fit measuring from 90cm wide closed x 116cm fully open x 18cm tall

English Circa 1820

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Regency Gilt Bronze Fender to the Regency era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243948
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end.
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Archive I An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end.

Fine Regency Gilt Bronze Adjustable Lion Fender - Impressive Period Fireplace Antique

Archive II An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end. View II
Archive III An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end. View III
Archive IV An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end. View IV
Archive V An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end. View V
Archive VI An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end. View VI
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
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United Kingdom
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end.
Fine Regency Gilt Bronze Adjustable Lion Fender - Impressive Period Fireplace Antique
Ref: SA1243948
An antique Regency style fireplace fender featuring polished brass plinths with gilt metal mounts and dark patinated bronze lion figures at each end.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze, Brass, Steel
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsRecumbent lions, Gilt bronze mounts, Stepped plinths, Tubular rail
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 116 cm (46 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Regency period fireplace fender is formed from patinated bronze, gilt bronze, brass, and steel in a grand Regency style, finished in gold and black. The assembly incorporates two dark patinated recumbent lions with detailed manes and expressive faces, heads raised with one paw lifted from which a gilt bronze serpent is wrapped, seated upon stepped architectural plinths adorned with scrolling foliate cartouches. A central tubular rail extends between the pedestals, secured with an ornate gilt metal mount at the mid-point, above a polished brass stepped base moulding. The adjustable horizontal assembly measures 94 cm across the hearth. Ideal for a traditional drawing room fireplace, the piece guards the hearth while displaying classic nineteenth-century metalwork.

FAQs

Regency fireplace fenders typically feature classical proportions, symmetry, and decorative motifs inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian antiquities. Constructed largely from brass, bronze, and steel, they often incorporate cast metal elements such as lions, sphinxes, or paw feet.

High-end 19th-century fenders utilised heavy cast brass, polished steel rails, and bronze elements. Gilded bronze (ormolu) was frequently applied to ornate decorative mounts, contrasted against patinated metalwork or solid brass plinths.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased details, threaded bolt constructions visible from the underside, and natural patination or wear consistent with age. Gilt surfaces show subtle variations in sheen, while patinated bronze displays depth rather than uniform dark paint.

An antique metal fender can be placed around a working or decorative fireplace hearth to frame the area. The contrast between warm brass, dark bronze, and polished steel allows it to complement both traditional period rooms and contemporary minimal spaces.

Dust gilt bronze regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel hair brush. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, polishes, or moisture, as these can strip original gilding and historic patination.
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