0
33,624  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 158  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA755154
FOR SALE
£575
Email
Save
An Art Nouveau Fireside Container
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €673     $730
£575
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2011
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.
  • Trade Associations
    W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
Relevant Links
Id #SA755154
PDF SHARE
SAVE

An Art Nouveau Fireside Container

1900 - 1920
Description

An Art Nouveau fireside container in brass and with the archetypal organic Art Nouveau motifs. Beautifully made and very stylish. 520mm high and 370mm diameter.

Circa 1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Art Nouveau Brass Fireside Container to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA755154
Dealers Notes

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

We offer an approachable and friendly service and we are always happy to hear from clients, both new and established.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Description
An Art Nouveau fireside container in brass and with the archetypal organic Art Nouveau motifs. Beautifully made and very stylish. 520mm high and 370mm diameter.

Circa 1900.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Art Nouveau Brass Fireside Container to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA755154
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid.
1 / 4
Archive I An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid.

An Art Nouveau fireside container

Archive II An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid. View II
Archive III An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid. View III
Archive IV An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid. View IV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wjantiques
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 238
Items Sold 1,425
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Verified Since Oct 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: Unit 1 , Warren Farm Stables , Sundridge , Nr Sevenoaks , Kent , TN14 6EE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/wjantiques
Verified
Oct 2011
For Sale
238
Sold
1,425
An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid.
An Art Nouveau fireside container
Ref: SA755154
An antique hammered brass cylindrical fireside container with stylized Art Nouveau repousse plant motifs and a domed lid.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

An Art Nouveau fireside container is a metal storage vessel crafted around the turn of the twentieth century to hold coal, wood, or ashes near a domestic hearth. These functional accessories are characterised by naturalistic motifs, organic curves, and decorative surface ornamentation typical of the period.

These vessels were predominantly constructed from sheet brass, copper, or iron, often decorated using hand-hammered repousse techniques. Handles and structural joints were typically fitted with cast brass, wrought iron, or copper rivets for durability against heat and heavy use.

Authentic pieces display stylistic elements such as asymmetrical whiplash curves, stylized plant forms, and visible hand-craftsmanship like hand-driven rivets or manual hammering marks. Original items also show authentic patination and minor oxidation consistent with age and fireside exposure.

Beside traditional placement on a fireplace hearth for log storage, these cylindrical containers serve as umbrella stands in entryways, plant holders for indoor greens, or decorative storage for rolled textiles in living rooms.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth to keep relief details clean. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that remove natural aged patina; if polishing is necessary, use a mild specialized metal cream sparingly.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories