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Aesthetic Movement Victorian Fireplace Tongs

About the Item

Very executed fireplace tool (tongs) with cast brass, or bronze top and iron rod arms. The top section shows Classic Aesthetic Movement decoration, early Modernist style, late 19th century (1880s) period, probably American made in the English style. The tong shows significant surface wear to the finish, normal and consistent with age.
  • Similar to:
    Christopher Dresser (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No structural damage, significant cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU978716551172
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