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Set of 3 19th Century Polished Steel Fire Irons
Hobson May Collection
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Set of 3 19th Century Polished Steel Fire Irons

19th century
Description

An excellent set of polished steel fire irons dating from the 19th century. These fire irons are attractively twisted and are topped with a hexagon and knopped finial.

The condition is very good,they are high quality, a substantial weight and would be a fine compliment to any hearth.

c. 1880

Length: 31.5" 80 cm

Width of Steel shovel: 5.5" (14cm)

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Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated these Polished Steel Fire Irons to the 19th Century.

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SA734922
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D698
Description
An excellent set of polished steel fire irons dating from the 19th century. These fire irons are attractively twisted and are topped with a hexagon and knopped finial.
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The condition is very good,they are high quality, a substantial weight and would be a fine compliment to any hearth.
Hobson May Collection

c. 1880

Length: 31.5" 80 cm

Width of Steel shovel: 5.5" (14cm)

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these Polished Steel Fire Irons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA734922
Dealers Internal Ref
D698
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A three-piece set of 19th-century polished steel fire irons consisting of a shovel with a pierced blade, a poker, and tongs, all with barley twist handles.
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Archive I A three-piece set of 19th-century polished steel fire irons consisting of a shovel with a pierced blade, a poker, and tongs, all with barley twist handles.

Set of 3 19th Century Polished Steel Fire Irons

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A three-piece set of 19th-century polished steel fire irons consisting of a shovel with a pierced blade, a poker, and tongs, all with barley twist handles.
Set of 3 19th Century Polished Steel Fire Irons
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A three-piece set of 19th-century polished steel fire irons consisting of a shovel with a pierced blade, a poker, and tongs, all with barley twist handles.
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Victorian polished steel fire irons are three-piece sets of hearth implementstypically a poker, shovel, and tongscrafted during the 19th century to tend open coal or wood fires.

These tools were forged or turned from wrought iron and steel, featuring decorative elements such as barley twist stems and pierced shovel pans, before being hand-polished to a reflective finish.

Authentic pieces show hand-finished joinery, age-appropriate wear, subtle hand-forged irregularities, and intricate details such as cast or turned finials and decorative pan piercings.

Place the set alongside a stone, marble, or cast-iron fireplace opening to bring reflective texture and historic detail to modern or period living spaces.

Keep the steel dry and apply a light microcrystalline wax or fine metal polish periodically to remove surface tarnish and prevent rust or oxidisation.
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