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Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4ft6)
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Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4ft6)

18th century
Description

A large and impressive antique George III engraved polished steel serpentine fireplace fender dating from circa 1780. In good quality polished steel and of serpentine form, decorated with a beaded border framing a repeating pierced fretwork anthemion design; a design very much influenced by Robert Adam. Skilfully constructed, the central pierced openwork with wonderful engraved details. This large and very good quality late 18th Century fender would grace any fireplace.

Construction:

Steel

Condition Report:

Good condition with a polished finish.

Dimensions:

Width: 136cm

Depth: 2cm

Height: 19cm

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Georgian Serpentine Steel Fender to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09477469
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-pierced and engraved anthemion fretwork: late 18th-century neoclassical metalwork.
Applied beaded steel borders secured by rivets: typical George III assembly.
Hand-engraved shading and roundels: individually cut decoration rather than later machine stamping.
Soft pitting and dark oxidisation around the edges: long exposure to domestic hearths.

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
19cm (7.48")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211067
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Description
A large and impressive antique George III engraved polished steel serpentine fireplace fender dating from circa 1780.
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In good quality polished steel and of serpentine form, decorated with a beaded border framing a repeating pierced fretwork anthemion design; a design very much influenced by Robert Adam.
Antique Furniture Direct

Skilfully constructed, the central pierced openwork with wonderful engraved details. This large and very good quality late 18th Century fender would grace any fireplace.

Construction:

Steel

Condition Report:

Good condition with a polished finish.

Dimensions:

Width: 136cm

Depth: 2cm

Height: 19cm

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Georgian Serpentine Steel Fender to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09477469
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-255 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-pierced and engraved anthemion fretwork: late 18th-century neoclassical metalwork.
Applied beaded steel borders secured by rivets: typical George III assembly.
Hand-engraved shading and roundels: individually cut decoration rather than later machine stamping.
Soft pitting and dark oxidisation around the edges: long exposure to domestic hearths.

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
19cm (7.48")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211067
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Archive I A broad Georgian steel fire fender with a serpentine front and pierced foliate engraving.

Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4ft6)

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A broad Georgian steel fire fender with a serpentine front and pierced foliate engraving.
Large Georgian Serpentine Engraved Steel Fire Fender (4FT6)
Ref: SA1211067
A broad Georgian steel fire fender with a serpentine front and pierced foliate engraving.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFire Fenders
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPolished Steel, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSerpentine curve, Pierced foliate engraving, Beaded border trim
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This large Georgian serpentine fire fender originates from the George III period circa 1780 and reflects the distinctive decorative influence of Robert Adam. Fashioned from polished steel with a bright silver finish, the structure exhibits a sweeping serpentine curve along the front edge, detailed beaded border trims running along the top and bottom rails, and repeating pierced fretwork anthemion decoration across the main panel. Finely engraved foliate motifs run throughout the openwork metal panels, complemented by flat vertical ends and clean linear edges. Measuring 19 cm high, 136 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the piece is designed to be positioned directly on a fireplace hearth to contain embers and frame an open fire opening within a traditional or period living room setting.

FAQs

A Georgian serpentine fire fender is a low metal boundary placed around a fireplace hearth, popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Designed with an undulating serpentine front, these fenders served to contain embers while decorating the hearth area.

Georgian fenders were predominantly crafted from polished steel, brass, or cast iron. Higher status examples feature hand-engraved, pierced, or fretwork designs created through manual cutting and hand-tooling techniques.

Authentic Georgian fenders typically feature hand-cut pierced decoration, subtle variations in hand-engravings, and original assembly joints such as hand-hammered rivets. The metal surfaces often display light oxidisation or age-consistent wear near coal contact points.

A serpentine steel fender is positioned directly on the fireplace hearth in front of an open fire or decorative stove. Its metallic finish and structured outline add historical detail to both period living rooms and contemporary hearths.

Steel fenders must be kept dry to prevent red rust formation. Light dusting followed by gentle polishing with a soft cloth and microcrystalline wax or mineral oil helps protect the steel surface while preserving its original patina.
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