George III Brass Footman 18th Century

Name: George III Brass Footman
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1027331
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectFireplace Accessories
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialBrass
ColourWarm Brass
MotifsCabriole legs, Turned side handles, Shaped apron, Pad feet
SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This George III brass footman belongs to the Georgian period and takes the form of a fireplace accessory designed for hearth placement in an English country house interior. The piece is rendered in a warm brass tone with a polished metal finish. The construction incorporates a rectangular top flanked by turned side handles, a shaped front apron with double-scalloped curves, and cabriole front legs terminating in pad feet. Surface wear includes subtle handling marks across the top plate. Measuring 25 cm high, 48 cm wide and 28 cm deep, it provides a functional surface for warming items near the fireplace. Today, the footman serves as a decorative hearth accessory or display stand in a traditional living room, study or period sitting area.

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A brass footman is a free-standing metal trivet designed to sit on a hearth in front of an open fire. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it provided a raised flat surface for keeping kettles, plates, or serving dishes warm.

Georgian footmen were typically constructed from cast or sheet brass, often supported by an iron underside framework for structural stability. They feature cast brass cabriole front legs, turned carrying handles, and shaped aprons.

Authentic George III examples feature hand-cast brass components, visible joinery such as iron underside support bars, and natural surface oxidisation. Wear to the base of the feet and hand-finished edges further indicate period manufacture.

A brass footman can be placed on a fireplace hearth to hold fireplace tools or decorative items. Alternatively, it serves as a low plant stand or surface display piece on a wide window sill or sideboard.

Routine cleaning involves dusting with a soft dry cloth. Polishing can be undertaken with a specialized metal cleaner if a bright finish is desired, though preserving gentle surface oxidisation maintains the historical character of the piece.

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