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Steel Footman
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Steel Footman

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A very good quality steel footman, in good strong condition. A heavy footman, decorated from all sides, steel in very good condition, made around 1850 and all ready for use.

UK Mainland delivery quote £50

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Steel Hearth Footman to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09253882
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Hand-peened rivets securing the corner uprights: traditional mid-nineteenth-century metal construction.
Hand-cut pierced fretwork to top and aprons: decorative metalwork done before power stamping.
Hollow-pressed cabriole front legs with pad feet: traditional hearthside kettle stand design.
Turned cylindrical rear legs: shaped to stand neatly against a hearth curb.
Grey oxidised steel with heat patination: natural age from fireplace use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1179126
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A very good quality steel footman, in good strong condition.
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A heavy footman, decorated from all sides, steel in very good condition, made around 1850 and all ready for use.
Millers Antiques

UK Mainland delivery quote £50

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Steel Hearth Footman to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09253882
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Hand-peened rivets securing the corner uprights: traditional mid-nineteenth-century metal construction.
Hand-cut pierced fretwork to top and aprons: decorative metalwork done before power stamping.
Hollow-pressed cabriole front legs with pad feet: traditional hearthside kettle stand design.
Turned cylindrical rear legs: shaped to stand neatly against a hearth curb.
Grey oxidised steel with heat patination: natural age from fireplace use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179126
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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An antique pierced steel hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs, pad feet, and a fretted top.
Steel Footman
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An antique pierced steel hearth footman featuring cabriole front legs, pad feet, and a fretted top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectHearth Trivets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSteel
  • ColourSteel Grey
  • MotifsCabriole legs, pierced fretwork, interlinked rings, pad feet
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This Georgian hearth footman, dating from 1850, is fashioned from heavy steel in a steel grey finish. The top surface displays elaborate pierced fretwork with symmetrical cut-out motifs, while the decorative aprons on the sides incorporate patterns of interlinked rings and scrolled drop-down drops. The piece stands on distinctive cabriole front legs terminating in rounded pad feet, complemented by simpler rear supports, and is completely decorated from all sides. Measuring 32 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, this heavy item remains in good strong condition and is ready for everyday use. Positioned traditionally in front of a fireplace hearth, this functional accessory serves as a decorative stand for warming plates or kettles near an open fire. Its intricate metalwork and traditional English country house aesthetic also allow it to function as a compact occasional stand or decorative accent piece in a living room, study, or hallway. The sturdy steel construction ensures it remains practical for domestic placement, providing a historical focal point that integrates seamlessly into period interiors.

FAQs

A footman is a four-legged metallic stand or trivet designed to sit on the hearth directly in front of an open grate. Originating in the eighteenth century, it served to keep teapots, kettles, or serving dishes warm near the embers.

Footmen were predominantly crafted from polished steel, wrought iron, or brass, often incorporating pierced geometric tops and aprons to facilitate heat distribution while adding decorative detail.

Authentic period examples generally feature hand-riveted construction, pierced fretwork aprons, decorative front legs such as cabriole or turned styles, and straight rear legs designed to fit flush against the hearth.

While traditionally positioned on a fireplace hearth, a steel footman can also function as an occasional side table, a low plant stand, or a decorative accent in a living space.

To preserve metalwork, keep the piece in a dry climate to prevent oxidisation. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a thin layer of clear microcrystalline wax or beeswax to protect against corrosion.
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