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Large Limed Oak Fire Fender

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 October 2026 · James Ribbons Antiques
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Description

An unusual fender being of this size. However it is also a very decorative item.

In good condition.

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Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Limed Oak Fire Fender to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
204cm (80.32")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
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SA1092038
Description
An unusual fender being of this size. However it is also a very decorative item.

In good condition.

For delivery please ask for a quote

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Limed Oak Fire Fender to the 1920s.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
204cm (80.32")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092038
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame. SOLD16 OCT 26
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Archive I A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame. SOLD16 OCT 26

Large Limed Oak Fire Fender

Archive II A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame. View II
Archive III A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame. View III
Archive IV A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame. View IV
Archive V A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame. View V
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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
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Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
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A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame.
Large limed oak fire fender
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A wide limed oak fire fender featuring a row of twisted barley spindle balusters set between a top rail and bottom frame.
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  • ObjectFire Fenders
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialLimed Oak
  • ColourPale Grey
  • MotifsBarley twist spindles, Limed finish, Turned feet, Rounded corners
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 204 cm (80 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This large Jacobean Revival fire fender is made from limed oak with a pale grey finish. The structure includes a row of turned barley twist spindle balusters set between a moulded top rail and a heavy bottom frame with rounded front corners and simple turned feet. Physical details visible on the piece include the textured wood grain of the limed oak, the spiral carved turning of each vertical spindle, and the smooth rounded curves of the corners. The dimensions measure 49 cm high, 204 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. It is positioned on a fireplace hearth in a reception room to protect the floor area in front of an open fire.

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A fire fender is a low border designed to enclose the base of a hearth, preventing ash or hot embers from spilling onto the surrounding floor. Limed oak finishes originated as a historic technique to protect timber from insects, later becoming a popular decorative treatment during the Arts and Crafts and Jacobean Revival movements to highlight wood grain.

Traditional wooden fenders are constructed from hardwoods such as oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery to secure the frame. The decorative uprights often incorporate lathe-turned elements, such as barley twist or spiralled balusters, while the surface is treated with liming wax to emphasize the open grain.

Authentic pieces feature natural wear on the underside where the fender sits on the hearth, genuine wood grain visible through the lime wash, and original joinery techniques. The weight of solid oak and consistent hand-turned detailing on the spindles also distinguish period examples from modern reproductions.

A limed oak fender can be placed directly on the hearth to frame an open fireplace or a modern wood-burning stove. Its pale, neutral tones pair well with contemporary stone hearths, exposed brickwork, and soft neutral colour palettes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid applying harsh chemical sprays that can strip the finish. To refresh the appearance, apply a neutral microcrystalline wax or a specialized liming wax sparingly along the direction of the grain.
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