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Fantastic Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fire Fender
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Fantastic Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fire Fender

18th century
Description

Fantastic Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fire Fender of serpentine form with ornate details fitted with two figural stands to the sides.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Georgian Cast Iron Fender to the Georgian era.

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SA986381
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PS5-66
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Fantastic Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fire Fender of serpentine form with ornate details fitted with two figural stands to the sides.
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Georgian Cast Iron Fender to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA986381
Dealers Internal Ref
PS5-66
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A black cast iron fireplace fender featuring ornate openwork foliate scrolling and vertical uprights topped with sculpted figures.
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A black cast iron fireplace fender featuring ornate openwork foliate scrolling and vertical uprights topped with sculpted figures.
Fantastic Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fire Fender
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A black cast iron fireplace fender featuring ornate openwork foliate scrolling and vertical uprights topped with sculpted figures.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsPierced foliate scrollwork, Mask motifs, Integrated tool rests, Curved base rail
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Georgian fireplace accessory is a cast iron fire fender finished in black. The serpentine base rail displays pierced foliate scrollwork, mask motifs, and complex mouldings along the lower edge. Two vertical uprights rise from the ends, topped with sculpted figures and integrated tool rests, while the outer corners feature small circular holders above low rounded feet. The piece measures 34 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 23 cm deep in total size. Placed on a fireplace hearth in a traditional English country house interior, this fireplace accessory serves to contain hearth embers while supporting fireside implements. The dark metallic surface grounds the hearth area, complementing period masonry and stone surrounds. The practical width spans most standard fire openings, accommodating everyday use in a reception room or study.

FAQs

A Georgian fire fender is a low metal barrier or curb placed around the perimeter of a hearth to contain ash, embers, and coal. Made during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, cast iron versions often featured elaborate casting techniques, openwork motifs, and integrated supports for fire tools.

Georgian fenders were predominantly constructed from cast iron, wrought iron, brass, or a combination of iron with brass moulding. Cast iron allowed foundry workers to produce detailed low-relief patterns, classical motifs, and decorative upright supports.

Authentic period pieces display cast mould lines, slight weight asymmetries, and signs of hand-finishing on the reverse side. Surface patination, minor pitting, and original threaded or riveted assembly joints further distinguish period cast iron from modern reproductions.

An antique fender can be positioned in front of a functional open fire or stove to define the hearth space. Alternatively, it serves as a decorative boundary around a non-working fireplace filled with logs, candles, or architectural displays.

Keep cast iron dry to prevent oxidation and rust formation. Clean gently using a soft brush or dry cloth, and apply a thin layer of traditional black grate polish or iron paste to preserve the dark finish and protect against moisture.
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