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What is a fire basket?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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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, with two wolfhound andirons with rings in their mouths and paw feet, the front bars w...
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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 period details throughout.
Category
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Regency Style Polished Steel & Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb mid-19th century Regency influenced polished steel and cast iron fire basket, designed to an earlier 18th century style.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel, 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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Antique English Thomas Elsley Gilt & Cast Iron Fire Basket
By Thomas Elsley
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate late 19th/early 20th century Thomas Elsley gilt and cast iron fire basket with a cement fireback, stamped with maker’s name and model number ‘678’ to the reverse.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Cast Iron, Brass
Late 18th Century Georgian Brass, Steel and Cast Iron Fire Basket, c.1800
Located in London, GB
A large, late 18th century Georgian brass and cast iron fire basket, c.1800, with engraved spandrels and pierced and engraved apron below the railed basket.
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
