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Fire Irons

19th century
Description

Exceptional quality Regency fire irons, having bronze rampant lions with traces of gilding

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
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Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the Regency era.

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SA1241879
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Description
Exceptional quality Regency fire irons, having bronze rampant lions with traces of gilding
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the Regency era.

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A four-piece set of antique metal fire irons featuring lion finials, barley-twist shafts, and a decorative pierced shovel.
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Archive I A four-piece set of antique metal fire irons featuring lion finials, barley-twist shafts, and a decorative pierced shovel.

Fire Irons

Archive II A four-piece set of antique metal fire irons featuring lion finials, barley-twist shafts, and a decorative pierced shovel. View II
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Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
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A four-piece set of antique metal fire irons featuring lion finials, barley-twist shafts, and a decorative pierced shovel.
Fire irons
Ref: SA1241879
A four-piece set of antique metal fire irons featuring lion finials, barley-twist shafts, and a decorative pierced shovel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFireplace Tools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Steel, Brass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBarley twist shafts, Lion finials, Pierced shovel pan
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Fire irons are a set of functional metal implements used to adjust, stoke, and clear fuel within open solid-fuel hearths. Originating centuries ago, standard sets traditionally consist of a poker, tongs, shovel, and occasionally a brush or secondary stoking rod.

Historic hearth tools were predominantly constructed from wrought iron, cast iron, steel, and brass. High-status pieces frequently featured cast brass or bronze decorative handles paired with forged iron or steel shafts designed to withstand high temperatures.

Authentic period pieces often feature cast or forged construction marks, heavy visual weight, and hand-chased ornamentation such as barley twist shafts or heraldic finials. Signs of genuine age include natural surface oxidisation, minor wear on functional joint rivets, and heat discoloration around the tool tips.

To integrate historical fire irons into contemporary living spaces, place them beside a working stove, open fireplace, or decorative hearth surround alongside a natural wicker log basket. The contrast between dark aged metalwork and minimalist modern architecture creates an appealing focal point.

Clean dark iron sections with a firm dry brush to remove loose debris, followed by an application of microcrystalline wax or black graphite paste to prevent corrosion. Polish brass handles using a specialized metal polish applied sparingly with a soft cloth to maintain patina while removing surface tarnishing.
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