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Antique Country House Fire Fender, Welsh, Bronze Fireside Hearth Kerb, Victorian
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Antique Country House Fire Fender, Welsh, Bronze Fireside Hearth Kerb, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique country house fire fender. A Welsh, bronze and cast iron fireside hearth kerb, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Wonderful provincial craftsmanship and great proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Crafted in quality bronze and cast iron for an attractive tonal contrast

Golden hues dance across the polished brass, with a graphite finish to the iron

Striking fretwork top plate, sitting directly above the heart edge

Encloses a maximum hearth width of 3.65' (44'')

Front fascia accentuated with prominent brass domed studs

Tiered footer hosts a distinctive bee hive form to the centre

This is an attractive antique country house fire fender, offering appealing colour and a robust, generous form for a medium width fireplace. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 114cm (45'')

Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Max Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Internal Width: 111.5cm (44'')

Internal Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Internal Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Bronze Fire Fender to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245378
Dealers Internal Reference
26355
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Description
This is an antique country house fire fender. A Welsh, bronze and cast iron fireside hearth kerb, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Wonderful provincial craftsmanship and great proportion

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail.
fig 1. Antique Country House Fire Fender, Welsh, Bronze Fireside Hearth Kerb, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Crafted in quality bronze and cast iron for an attractive tonal contrast

Golden hues dance across the polished brass, with a graphite finish to the iron

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail.
fig 2. Antique Country House Fire Fender, Welsh, Bronze Fireside Hearth Kerb, Victorian

Striking fretwork top plate, sitting directly above the heart edge

Encloses a maximum hearth width of 3.65' (44'')

Front fascia accentuated with prominent brass domed studs

Tiered footer hosts a distinctive bee hive form to the centre

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This is an attractive antique country house fire fender, offering appealing colour and a robust, generous form for a medium width fireplace.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 114cm (45'')

Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Max Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Internal Width: 111.5cm (44'')

Internal Depth: 25cm (9.75'')

Internal Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Bronze Fire Fender to the Victorian era.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245378
Dealers Internal Ref
26355
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail.

Antique Country House Fire Fender, Welsh, Bronze Fireside Hearth Kerb, Victorian

Archive II A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail. View X
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A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail.
Antique Country House Fire Fender, Welsh, Bronze Fireside Hearth Kerb, Victorian
Ref: SA1245378
A rectangular Victorian dark bronze fire fender featuring raised stud detailing along the front and pierced decorative scrollwork on the top rail.
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  • ObjectFireplace Fender
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze, Iron
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsStudded trim, Pierced scrollwork, Stepped central crest
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Victorian country house fire fender is a Welsh bronze and cast iron fireside hearth kerb dating to circa 1860. The piece combines polished golden bronze with a graphite finish across its cast iron body, displaying an aged patina and prominent brass domed studs along the front fascia. A striking pierced fretwork top plate sits above the hearth edge, complemented by a tiered footer featuring a distinctive beehive form at the centre. Measuring 17.5 cm high, 114 cm wide and 26 cm deep, the robust kerb provides a generous and practical enclosure for a medium width fireplace. Positioned on a hearth in a living room or study, this fireside accessory brings authentic period character and a tonal contrast of dark bronze and polished metal to an open fireplace or wood-burning stove. The solid proportions suit traditional and rustic interiors, offering both protective function and decorative detail directly in front of the chimney breast. The fender arrives ready for placement in the home, requiring no assembly before use.

FAQs

A Victorian fire fender, or hearth kerb, was designed to sit around the perimeter of an open fireplace to contain falling ash, embers, and coal, while preventing hot debris from rolling onto carpets and timber floors.

Victorian hearth kerbs were predominantly cast from bronze, brass, iron, or steel, often featuring heavy bases, polished top rails, pressed studding, and intricate pierced metalwork.

Authentic 19th-century fenders display natural patina, uneven surface wear from heat exposure, cast-iron undersides or reinforcements, hand-riveted construction, and period-specific motifs such as studs or geometric piercing.

An antique metal fender can be placed in front of an active or decorative fireplace opening to ground the hearth area, complementing both modern rustic living rooms and traditional period schemes.

Clean the bronze surface gently using a soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical patina, applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax periodically to preserve the surface.
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