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What is a fire basket?

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What is a fire basket?
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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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A Wrought & Cast-Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A wrought and cast-iron fire basket with obelisk finials set on sturdy square column and plinth
Category

Mid-20th Century English Other Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Regency Cast Iron Fire Basket Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Large Regency cast iron fire basket circa 1820 A large English Regency cast iron fire basket
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in Ware, GB
This large Gothic Revival cast iron fire basket has a high double-arched fireback with ornate
Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Small 19th Century Cast Iron Fire Basket, Elegant with Brass Decoration
Located in London, GB
A small 19th century cast iron fire basket, with elegant brass decoration English, C.1890. Depth
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ornate Cast Iron Fire Basket in Rococo Style
Located in Miami, FL
A completely original 19th century French polished cast iron fire basket grate in the Rococo style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireplace set. An English, cast iron fire basket and pair of andirons, dating to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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