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Early 20th Century Brass and Pierced Steel Fender – Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Brass and Pierced Steel Fender – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

An attractive early 20th century brass and pierced steel fire fender, dating to circa 1900.

Of elegant rectangular form with gently rounded corners, featuring finely pierced steel panels decorated with a geometric lattice design, bordered by a repeating circular motif.

The pierced panels are framed by polished brass top and bottom rails, providing an attractive contrast to the darker steelwork. Raised on six decorative brass feet, giving the fender a pleasing sense of proportion.

A particularly decorative fireside accessory, combining practicality with period charm, ideal for a traditional fireplace or country house interior.

Circa 1900

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Brass Pierced Steel Fender to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245907
Dealers Internal Reference
C3116
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Description
An attractive early 20th century brass and pierced steel fire fender, dating to circa 1900.
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Of elegant rectangular form with gently rounded corners, featuring finely pierced steel panels decorated with a geometric lattice design, bordered by a repeating circular motif.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Brass and Pierced Steel Fender – Circa 1900

The pierced panels are framed by polished brass top and bottom rails, providing an attractive contrast to the darker steelwork. Raised on six decorative brass feet, giving the fender a pleasing sense of proportion.

A particularly decorative fireside accessory, combining practicality with period charm, ideal for a traditional fireplace or country house interior.

Circa 1900

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Brass Pierced Steel Fender to the 1900s.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245907
Dealers Internal Ref
C3116
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet.

Early 20th Century Brass and Pierced Steel Fender – Circa 1900

Archive II A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet. View II
Archive III A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet. View III
Archive IV A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet. View IV
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sac
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A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet.
Early 20th Century Brass and Pierced Steel Fender – Circa 1900
Ref: SA1245907
A low rectangular fireplace fender constructed with a reticulated black steel body, polished brass top rim, and base moulding supported by three brass feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireplace Fenders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Steel
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsPierced lattice pattern, brass moulding trim, stepped bracket feet
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A fireplace fender is a low guard set around a hearth designed to prevent burning embers from rolling onto carpets or wooden flooring while containing coal dust and ash within the hearth area.

Fenders from this period were typically constructed using sheet steel and solid brass trim. Pierced steel panels provided ventilation and structural detail while enduring thermal exposure.

Authentic period fenders feature hand-assembled construction, cast brass joinery, structural rivets, and natural age-related patination or oxidisation on internal metal surfaces rather than uniform modern powder coatings.

A metal fender can be placed around a traditional open fire or log burner hearth to frame the opening. It can also serve as a low decorative boundary inside an inactive fireplace recess.

Metal fenders require dusting with a dry microfibre cloth. Brass mouldings may be polished using a dedicated metal cream, while unpainted steel surfaces should be kept dry and occasionally treated with clear wax to prevent surface corrosion.
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