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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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Polished Brass & Iron Fire Basket
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
A polished brass and iron fire basket (by Thomas Elsley of London), with scrolled fret between
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

George III Wrought Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A charming George III wrought iron fire basket, with ball finials, circle details to the the apron
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Fire Basket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed blacksmith-made wrought iron fire basket of rounded form with scroll detail to the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal, 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

Period 20th Century Wrought Iron Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple, early 20th century wrought Iron fire basket with a serpentine shaped fire back with
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Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought 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

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