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Set of 19th Century Brass Fire Irons
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Set of 19th Century Brass Fire Irons

19th century
Description

A superb set of 19th century brass fire irons, with baluster shaped tops terminating with knopped finials..

These high quality Victorian fire irons are a substantial weight and in very good condition.

This set of decorative and practical antique fire irons would add style and elegance to any fire side.

c. 1880

Length: 27" 69 cm

Width: 5.25" 13.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the 19th Century.

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SA847587
Dealers Internal Reference
D696
Description
A superb set of 19th century brass fire irons, with baluster shaped tops terminating with knopped finials..

These high quality Victorian fire irons are a substantial weight and in very good condition.

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This set of decorative and practical antique fire irons would add style and elegance to any fire side.
Hobson May Collection

c. 1880

Length: 27" 69 cm

Width: 5.25" 13.5 cm

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these Antique Brass Fire Irons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA847587
Dealers Internal Ref
D696
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire irons including a shovel with a shell-motif blade, a poker with a dark iron tip, and hinged tongs, all fitted with turned baluster handles.
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Archive I A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire irons including a shovel with a shell-motif blade, a poker with a dark iron tip, and hinged tongs, all fitted with turned baluster handles.

Set of 19th Century Brass Fire Irons

Archive II A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire irons including a shovel with a shell-motif blade, a poker with a dark iron tip, and hinged tongs, all fitted with turned baluster handles. View II
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A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire irons including a shovel with a shell-motif blade, a poker with a dark iron tip, and hinged tongs, all fitted with turned baluster handles.
Set of 19th Century Brass Fire Irons
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A three-piece set of 19th-century brass fire irons including a shovel with a shell-motif blade, a poker with a dark iron tip, and hinged tongs, all fitted with turned baluster handles.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBaluster handles, Shell motif blade, Hinged tongs
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in)

This set of 19th-century Victorian fire irons comprises a shovel with a shell-motif blade, a poker with a dark iron tip, and a pair of hinged tongs, all rendered in bright gold-coloured brass with contrasting dark iron components. Each piece terminates in a turned baluster handle with decorative knopped finials, while the shovel exhibits an ornate fan-shaped scrolling design along its upper edge and the tongs feature a looped spring mechanism with an embossed palmette detail near the grip. The metal surfaces display a polished finish reflecting the light, with minor variations in tone along the shaft and blade edges. The set measures 69 cm high by 13.5 cm wide overall. These traditional hearth accessories suit a functional fireplace hearth within an English Country House interior. One places the shovel, poker, and tongs directly beside an open hearth or wood-burning stove to tend fires during cooler months. The substantial weight provides utility for managing logs and clearing ash, while the polished brass construction adds decorative detail to the mantel area.

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Fire irons are utilitarian hearth tools typically comprising a shovel, poker, and tongs designed to manage open coal or wood fires. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these sets served both practical functions and decorative purposes alongside period fireplace surrounds.

19th-century fire irons were primarily crafted from cast brass, wrought iron, or polished steel. Brass was frequently utilised for decorative turned handles and ornate shovel blades, while iron or steel provided heat-resistant functional tips for pokers and tongs.

Authentic period fire irons feature turned baluster or urn-shaped handles, hand-riveted joints, and hand-cast details. Evidence of genuine age includes natural patination in recessed areas and functional wear on iron tips, rather than modern uniform machine finishing.

In contemporary settings, polished brass fire irons add texture and warmth when placed beside a modern hearth, log burner, or restored fireplace. Positioning them within a minimalist or period stand creates a focal point rooted in historical craft.

Maintain brass fire irons by dusting them regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. To remove tarnish, apply a gentle metal polish sparingly, avoiding harsh abrasive scrubbers that could wear down fine cast details.
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