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Fine Quality French Ornate Gilded Brass Extending Fender
London City Antiques
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£995
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Fine Quality French Ornate Gilded Brass Extending Fender

19th century
Description

Fine quality french ornate gilded brass extending fender having stunning ornate gilded brass ends with scrolls and a gilded brass extending front with a beautiful ornate centre.

In delightful original condition.

H 25cm

W 82cm

D 14cm

113 cm at its widest

Date 1860

£995.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Gilded Brass Fireplace Fender to the 1860s.

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SA915760
Dealers Internal Reference
106C
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Description
Fine quality french ornate gilded brass extending fender having stunning ornate gilded brass ends with scrolls and a gilded brass extending front with a beautiful ornate centre.

In delightful original condition.

H 25cm

W 82cm

D 14cm

113 cm at its widest

Date 1860

£995.00

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Gilded Brass Fireplace Fender to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA915760
Dealers Internal Ref
106C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An ornate French gilded brass fireplace fender featuring elaborate Rococo scrollwork end pieces and an extending central bar with pierced detailing.
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Fine Quality French Ornate Gilded Brass Extending Fender

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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
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An ornate French gilded brass fireplace fender featuring elaborate Rococo scrollwork end pieces and an extending central bar with pierced detailing.
Fine Quality French Ornate Gilded Brass Extending Fender
Ref: SA915760
An ornate French gilded brass fireplace fender featuring elaborate Rococo scrollwork end pieces and an extending central bar with pierced detailing.
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A French extending fireplace fender is a decorative protective surround placed at the edge of a hearth, designed with an adjustable central rail mechanism to fit varying fireplace widths. Commonly produced during the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces feature ornate Rococo or Neo-classical detailing such as acanthus leaf scrolls and central cartouches.

Traditional French fenders were cast in solid brass or bronze and frequently finished using gilt or fire-gilding techniques. The extending design typically utilizes sliding cast metal bars or telescoping rails attached to decorative end supports known as chenets.

Authentic period fenders display heavy hand-cast construction, hand-chased surface ornamentation, and original iron fixings on the reverse. Signs of genuine age include dark oxidisation within recessed carvings and hand-fitted joints along the sliding mechanism.

Place the fender directly on the hearth to frame the fireplace opening and add warmth to the living space. The metallic lustre and elaborate scrollwork create a distinct architectural focal point when set against simple stone, marble, or tiled hearths.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove soot and debris from relief details. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes or abrasive metal cleaners, as these can strip original gilding and historic patination.
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