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The Great Fire of Rome AD64
Located in LA BOUILLE, FR
An amazing 19th century view of Capitoline Hill Rome before and during the Great Fire of Rome AD64
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1880s French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Great Fire of Rome AD64
The Great Fire of Rome AD64
H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
The Great Fire of London, 1666
By James Stow
Located in Middletown, NY
A rare early 19th century view of the Great Fire of London over Ludgate, enhanced with hand
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Early 19th Century English School Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Early oil depicting the Great Fire of London
Located in London, GB
The Great Fire of London in September 1666 was one of the greatest disasters in the city’s history
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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

n Memory of the Great Fire at Chicago (Cartoon for the Mural Lunette in the Chic
Located in New York, NY
commemorating the Great Fire. In his work, entitled In Memory of the Great Fire at Chicago, Edward Armitage
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Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

The Monument of London in Remembrance of the Dreadful Fire of 1666
Located in Middletown, NY
lower right margin. Colors remain fresh and vibrant. The Monument to the Great Fire of London, most
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Mid-18th Century English School Landscape Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Engraving

Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Pudding Lane Monument
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking semi abstracted depiction of the monument on Pudding Lane, commemorating the Great Fire
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

St Nicholas Cole Abbey and St Mary Somerset Church, London, The Blitz
Located in London, GB
on this site from the twelfth century, this church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London so the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite, Watercolor

Map of Cheapside, as it Appeared in the Year 1585
By George Vertue
Located in Middletown, NY
Farringdon Within Ward in the City of London. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666 and not
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Early 19th Century English School Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving, Handmade Paper

The Great Replacement
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
exclusively to her artwork. In 2003 her work was interrupted when the Cedar Fire swept through San Diego
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Terres de Grand Feu, (Land of Great Fire)
By Joan Miró
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Derriere le miroir, no. 87-88-89. Pages 6-7 Terres de Grand Feu, (Land of Great Fire) Color
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Great Church, Nashville
By Louis Oscar Griffith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
The Great Church, Nashville Etching & aquatint, c. 1936 Signed in pencil lower right A very rare
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1930s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Remembering a Great Love - Contemporary, Fire, Prometheus, Couple, Nude, Myth
By Alexandru Rădvan
Located in Berlin, DE
Remembering a Great Love, 2019 Acrylic on canvas 82 43/64 H x 94 31/64 W in. 210 H x 240 W cm
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Evening by the Fire
By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Edwin Henry. The studio, under great artistic direction and influence of Sundblom, attracted a great
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1930s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

St Paul's Cathedral architectural watercolour by S Clapham
Located in London, GB
son. Its construction was part of a major rebuilding programme in the city after the Great Fire of
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Fire, Fire Fire The World of Currier & Ives as interpreted by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Paonia, CO
Fire, Fire, Fire an original signed limited edition lithograph from the series “The World Of
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1970s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A View of London as it was in the Year 1647 pub. by Boydell 1756
Located in Paonia, CO
noticeable. This is a large very detailed panorama of London before the Great Fire taken from the south
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1750s Other Art Style Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

St Paul's Cathedral, North Transept Portico, 20th Century British London
Located in London, GB
designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666. The Artist  Vivian Bewick was
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Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tyler Shields - The Great Princess, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
daughter) to the fire-starting bag-sawing antics of a $100,000 Hermes Birkin Bag, to the stoic magic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Fire Dreaming
Located in Miami, FL
his wife Bessie Nakamarra, his seven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paddy
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Late 20th Century Pointillist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

The Great Octopus Escape, Modern Abstract Impressionist Landscape, 2020, Ltd Ed
By Topher Straus
Located in Golden, CO
Immerse yourself in a captivating underwater world with Topher Straus' mesmerizing "The Great
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Metal

Presse Ludovico Mirri Mercante d’Quadri incontro al Palazzo Bernini a Roma No.46
By Marco Carloni
Located in Paonia, CO
designed by architects Severus and Celer after the great fire that destroyed Rome. This album of engravings
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Late 18th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Presso Ludivico Mirri Mercante d’Quadri incontro al Palazzo Bernini a Roma
By Marco Carloni
Located in Paonia, CO
Severus and Celer after the great fire that destroyed Rome. This album of engravings …Vesrgia delle terme
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Late 18th Century Nude Prints

Materials

Engraving

Presse Ludovico Mirri Mercante d’Quadri incentro al Palazzo Bernini a Roma No.42
By Marco Carloni
Located in Paonia, CO
designed by architects Severus and Celer after the great fire that destroyed Rome. This album of engravings
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Late 18th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Presse Ludivico Mirri Mercante d’Quadri incontro al Palazzo Bernini a Roma No.8
By Marco Carloni
Located in Paonia, CO
designed by architects Severus and Celer after the great fire that destroyed Rome. This album of engravings
Category

Late 18th Century Nude Prints

Materials

Engraving

Feuer (Fire)
By Friedrich Meckseper
Located in Kansas City, MO
characterized by an enigmatic and mysterious tension in a minimalist arrangement of objects, coupled with great
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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Vellum, Etching

House Fire
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was discovered and his artistic career took off with great success. He references this success in
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Fire (9.19.83)
By Mala Breuer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
colors and with great density. She gained recognition as a significant painter during her time there. In
Category

1980s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Oil, Canvas

Wren's City
By Joseph Pennell
Located in Storrs, CT
years and three months after a spark from Farryner's bakery had caused the Great Fire of London, St
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Early 1900s American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Wren's City
Wren's City
H 19 in W 31.38 in D 1 in
The Firestorm of Peshtigo
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
The Firestorm of Peshtigo October 8 1871, the same night of the Great Fire of Chicago, and The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

London St Paul's from the Thames - Impressionist 1920s landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
century which, rebuilt after the Great Fire of London. St Paul's Cathedral is an internationally
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

California Forest Fire
By Lori Nix and Kathleen Gerber
Located in New York, NY
,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Logan’s Run”), an appreciation for great architecture, and an affinity with the
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Old Fire Wagon, Monotype
By Joseph Solman
Located in Surfside, FL
work of the Post-Impressionists he saw there, especially Cezanne, would have a great effect on him. His
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20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Monotype

Sunburned GSP#408 (Great Salt Lake)
By Chris McCaw
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Chris McCaw’s ongoing project ‘Sunburn’ has caught fire in recent years, and McCaw’s work exhibits
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

No. 10 Fire & Rain
By Md Tokon
Located in New York, NY
has been variously linked to great artistic currents of the past such as Romanticism, Impressionism or
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Strike Breakers — social realism, Great Depression
By Daniel Ralph Celentano
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
passage, employers had the liberty to spy upon, question, punish, blacklist, and fire union members. In
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Allegory of four elements, pupil of Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678)
Located in PARIS, FR
in the 17th century, the allegory of the four elements which make up the universe: air, water, fire
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Photography

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pixie Willoughby, London’s Burning, Original Abstract Painting, Affordable Art
By Pixie Willoughby
Located in Deddington, GB
, September 2nd remains in legend as The Great Fire of London. 70 000 homes were destroyed, 10 000 remained
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fire, Abstract Ink Painting, 2019
Located in Boston, MA
right. Only because of the color is it called 'Fire'. It could just as easily be grasses blowing in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

Butterflies on Fire (Unique Print 1)
Located in Dallas, TX
at Laz Emporium Soho LDN was a great success, the entire show sold out within 24 hours, with pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen, Organic Material

The School Room - Flemish 19th century art interior genre oil painting children
By Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
Located in London, GB
favoured with similar paintings such as The Lesson, The Pupil etc. The School Room is painted in great
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19th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Great Strength'. Mixed Media Painting on board, framed
By Sophia Milligan
Located in Penzance, GB
SOPHIA MILLIGAN 'Great Strength' Original Artwork _________________ The soft petals of the
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint, Ink, Mixed Media, Board, Photogram

Newcomb Pottery Candlesticks, Great Condition, Flowers Estate (New Orleans)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of candlesticks in great condition - no chips or cracks - from the famous Newcomb Pottery
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Mixed Media

Materials

Clay

Richard Beer etching by St Augustine's Church, Watling Street, London
By Richard Beer
Located in London, GB
first recorded in the 12th century, destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666, and then rebuilt as
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching, Screen

Fire and Ice, Abstract Ink Painting, 2019
Located in Boston, MA
call it fire and ice because that's what I see. Fire burning above that hasn't reached the cold depths
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

As I Opened Fire Poster - complete triptych
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Roy Lichtenstein Title: As I opened Fire Poster Dimensions: 64 x 52 cm This work was
Category

1960s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Offset

Great menina dancer Nili Pincas Contemporary art sculpture terracotta pastel
Located in Paris, FR
of fire” carry us away! Seemingly fragile, they are nevertheless solidly anchored in reality and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Thayendanegea, Great Captain: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
great Smithsonian Museum fire of 1865. The McKenney and Hall portraits remain the most complete and
Category

Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Abstract Expressionist "Fire Dance" Oil Painting Israeli Artist
By Judith Pins
Located in Surfside, FL
. Prizes: 1964, 1966 from the Great Synagogue, Sydney; 1965 Art Festival, Sydney, Certificate of Excellence
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Judge, 17th Century English Oil Portrait Painting
Located in London, GB
man was a judge in a 'fire court' and is probably Sir Matthew Hale (1609-1676). After the Great Fire
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17th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Iron Steam Ship Great Britain, " an Original Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
By Currier & Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Iron Steam Ship Great Britain" is an original hand-colored lithographed published by Currier
Category

1850s Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Outdoor Fire Pit - "Flame" with angled pedestal - medium height
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Shipping costs on request. This flame flower is the eye-catcher in your garden. Due to the great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Fire Pit - "Flame" with angled pedestal - small height
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Shipping costs on request. This flame flower is the eye-catcher in your garden. Due to the great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Duchess of St. Albans: A 17th C. Portrait After a Kneller Painting
By (After) Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Alamo, CA
tumultuous period of English history, including the Great Fire of London and the Glorious Revolution, which
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Late 17th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Great Lakes Steel II - Industrial Factory with Golden Light and Dramatic Sky
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
The grit and grime of the Great Lakes Steel Mill is juxtaposed by the field of tall wild grasses in
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins - Abstract painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Phenomena Celtic Fire Torc by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Acrylic on canvas 76 x 61 cm (29⁷/₈ x 24
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Madame De Stael, ceramic (porcelain) dessert plate with box -makes a great gift!
By Judy Chicago
Located in New York, NY
, Signature fired on bottom 8 33/100 × 8 33/100 x .3 inches This plate was originally produced in a limited
Category

2010s Feminist More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Screen

Lake on fire - triptych abstract painting, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Ivana Olbricht
Located in Yardley, PA
pigment acrylics on triple primed canvas create great texture as the base layers find their way into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Prospector firing Rifle ( Happiness is a Warm Gun ) Gay Art
By Robert Riggs
Located in Miami, FL
is described in a powerful graphic style. In “Prospector firing Rifle” is a Dick Pic. Riggs is
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1940s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera

Gypsies Around a Camp Fire - British art Victorian painting pastoral landscape
By Henry George Hine
Located in London, GB
scene around the camp fire with gypsies such as the man smoking and the laundry hung up to dry. Housed
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Outdoor Fire Pit - "Globe", with angled pedestal -wood- 65Ø -small height
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
to the great air supply, you can build up a nice fire very quickly. The base also serves as an ash
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Find a variety of the great fires available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the contemporary, Surrealist and post-war styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add the great fires that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, beige, black, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Salvador Dalí, McKenney & Hall, Christian Rothmann, Irving Norman and Tyler Shields produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Some the great fires are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 1 inches across, are available.

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    What is so great about Balenciaga begins with its unique silhouettes. The founder of the French fashion house, Cristóbal Balenciaga, created unique pieces that didn't uniformly follow the contours of the body. Examples include the balloon jacket, the cocoon coat and the baby doll dress, all of which have become iconic pieces. In addition to being a pioneer in the world of fashion, the fashion house is known for producing high-quality accessories. Explore a wide range of Balenciaga pieces on 1stDibs.
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    A fire basket is a type of receptacle used for holding wood or coal for wood. It is a type of grate that can be used outside and has a nice enough design that it can be used decoratively.
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    Hearts on Fire is a privately held diamond jewelry design brand and manufacturer. The company was founded in 1996 and is known for the specific way that its artisans cut diamonds, which results in a very sparkly stone.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Raku fired ceramics are ceramics made with the ancient Japanese techniques of raku firing. Cornerstones of this ceramic style are shaping the piece by hand rather than on a potter’s wheel, and removing the piece from the kiln while it’s still red hot. The potter takes the piece from the kiln and puts it into a container full of a combustible material like sawdust, resulting in the surface’s distinct look. Shop a collection of raku ware on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A fire door is typically built of a combination of glass, gypsum, steel, wood and aluminum. It must be kept shut and any gaps between the wall and the door should be plugged with a fire-resistant sealant. Find a collection of antique and vintage fire doors on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A Hearts on Fire diamond is a diamond gemstone that the jewelry maker Hearts on Fire sells. Generally, the diamonds are of exceptionally high quality, as the brand employs very high standards when sourcing raw, uncut natural diamonds. Only an estimated 1% of diamonds in the world meet these standards. After their selection, Hearts on Fire diamonds undergo a meticulous vibration-free polishing process to bring out their natural beauty. Then, skilled artisans precisely cut them. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Hearts on Fire diamond jewelry.
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    Hearts on Fire jewelry is a brand known for producing jewelry using only highly-graded diamonds. The company pledges to only purchase ethically sourced gemstones and to comply fully with the Kimberley Process. The company has headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. You'll find a selection of Hearts of Fire jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    It depends on if the porcelain contains a suitable plaster or clay whether or not it can be raku fired. Raku firing is the process of low-firing pottery by removing pieces from the kiln while they’re still hot to deprive the piece of oxygen, giving it a unique finish. Shop a collection of raku fired pottery on 1stDIbs.
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    A fire fender or a fireplace fender is designed to encircle the hearth front and prevent ash from entering the room and logs from rolling out. With modern gas fireplaces, they’re merely ornamental pieces. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary fire fenders from top sellers around the world.
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    Fire hose nozzles work because of a spring. It responds to increases and decreases in pressure to adjust an internal valve, ensuring that the nozzles emits a steady cone-shaped stream of water. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage fire hose nozzles.
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    Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
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    No, radiator covers generally aren't a fire hazard if they are made from appropriate materials, such as metal or wood, and the radiator is functioning properly. Cloth covers can be dangerous and are typically best avoided. On 1stDibs, find a range of radiator covers.
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    One carat of fire opal can be worth as little as $50 or as much as $10,000. The value depends on the quality and origin. For instance, Mexican and Australian fire opals are generally more expensive than fire opals from other countries.
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    Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Hearts On Fire uses natural diamond crystals in their jewelry. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary Hearts On Fire jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    To clean a brass fire surround, mix equal parts flour, salt and vinegar to make a paste. Then rub the mixture onto brass and wipe off. Repeat the process with one tablespoon salt and two tablespoons vinegar in one pint of warm water. Shop a selection of brass fire surrounds on 1stDibs.
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    The best metal for a fire pit is ultimately a matter of preference. Both cast iron and steel fire pits are long-lasting. However, cast iron is a better material for a fire pit than steel because it has advantages over steel, such as being more durable, getting hot faster, and retaining heat better than steel. Shop a range of antique and vintage fire pits on 1stDibs.