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Set of Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Tools, Art Nouveau Style, 1880
Set of Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Tools, Art Nouveau Style, 1880

Set of Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Tools, Art Nouveau Style, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of Arts & Crafts brass fireside tools. A great set, long brass tongs, poker and shovel, made in brass and in good used condition.

Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The tools include a wrought iron poker, brass tongs, two wrought spoons and a wrought iron with brass skimmer.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

From left to right is included a brass strainer with a wrought iron and wooden handle, a brass trivet, brass tongs, and a brass strainer.

Category

19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

From left to right is included a brass ladle with a wrought iron handle, brass tongs, a wrought iron small shovel, a wrought iron poker and a wrought iron spoon.

Category

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

From left to right is included a brass ladle with a wrought iron handle, a wrought iron spoon, a wrought iron ladle, brass tongs, and a brass skimmer with a copper handle.

Category

19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

From left to right is included a brass ladle with copper handle, a wrought iron spatula, a small wrought iron shovel, a wrought iron poker, a wrought iron fork, wrought iron with br...

Category

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Brass Fireplace Tool Coal Tongs
Antique Victorian Brass Fireplace Tool Coal Tongs

Antique Victorian Brass Fireplace Tool Coal Tongs

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Solid brass antique coal tongs.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Brass Brazier Tongs
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Brazier Tongs

Pair of 19th Century English Brass Brazier Tongs

Located in High Point, NC

19th century pair of English brazier tongs, made from brass. These are truly wonderful, and are so unusual!

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs
19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century English Victorian fireplace tongs made of wrought iron with a polished brass handle.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Fireplace Tool Suite, English, Brass, Shovel, Poker, Tongs, Victorian
Antique Fireplace Tool Suite, English, Brass, Shovel, Poker, Tongs, Victorian

Antique Fireplace Tool Suite, English, Brass, Shovel, Poker, Tongs, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Dimensions: Shovel Width: 16.5cm (6.5'') Shovel Depth: 3cm (1.25'') Shovel Height: 70.5cm (27.75'') Poker Width: 3cm (1.25'') Poker Depth: 3cm (1.25'') Poker Height: 66cm (26'') To...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Set of steel & brass fire irons, shovel, tongs, and poker.
Set of steel & brass fire irons, shovel, tongs, and poker.

Set of steel & brass fire irons, shovel, tongs, and poker.

Located in London, GB

A set of three early 19th century steel fire irons, shovel, tongs, and poker, each with ornate brass handles with coronet finals and reticulated chased design.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Companion Set, Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian
Antique Companion Set, Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian

Antique Companion Set, Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a companion set of antique fireside tools. An English, brass coal shovel, tongs and poker, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

18th-19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs
18th-19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs

18th-19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century English Georgian fireplace tongs made of wrought iron and brass. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting o...

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Fire Tool Set, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Poker, Victorian, C.1870
Antique Fire Tool Set, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Poker, Victorian, C.1870

Antique Fire Tool Set, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Poker, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fire tool set. An English, brass shovel, tongs and poker suite for the hearth, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Victorian Fireplace Tongs
Aesthetic Movement Victorian Fireplace Tongs

Aesthetic Movement Victorian Fireplace Tongs

By Christopher Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Very executed fireplace tool (tongs) with cast brass, or bronze top and iron rod arms.

Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Two Antique Cast Brass and Polished Steel Fireplace Tools Tongs and Shovel
Two Antique Cast Brass and Polished Steel Fireplace Tools Tongs and Shovel

Two Antique Cast Brass and Polished Steel Fireplace Tools Tongs and Shovel

Located in New York, NY

Two exquisite antique fireplace tools, a tongs, and a shovel, both having finely detailed cast brass handles, with elegant polished steel tools.

Category

Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century
Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century

Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The handle is decorated with brass.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron and brass.

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass handle.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs
Early 19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs

Early 19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 19th-century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass top.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Neoclassical Period
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Neoclassical Period

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Neoclassical Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 19th Century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass top.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Tongs, Poker, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Tongs, Poker, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Tongs, Poker, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 3 antique fireside tools. An English, brass poker, coal shovel and tongs companion set, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Very Decorative Set of Fire Tools, Shovel Poke and Tongs
Very Decorative Set of Fire Tools, Shovel Poke and Tongs

Very Decorative Set of Fire Tools, Shovel Poke and Tongs

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Perfect holiday gift, this nice set of firetools. The iron core and brass decorations are in good condition with nice original patina. Good usable set. Multiple sets and accessor...

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Steel and Brass Firetools
Steel and Brass Firetools

Steel and Brass Firetools

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of three firetools comprising tongs, shovel and poker having steel shafts with brass highlights including pointed brass hexagonal handles, mid section collars, brass poker end,...

Category

1890s English Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Quality antique Edwardian brass companion set
Quality antique Edwardian brass companion set

Quality antique Edwardian brass companion set

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Edwardian brass companion set and stand, having a quality antique Edwardian brass stand with a pair of brass fire tongs, a brass shovel, a brass brush and a brass pok...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Brass Firetools with Pierced Shovel
Set of Three Brass Firetools with Pierced Shovel

Set of Three Brass Firetools with Pierced Shovel

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of three brass firetools comprising poker, tongs and shovel having flattened octagonal brass knob finials and brass shafts with ring turnings, the shovel bowl of brass with rec...

Category

1870s English Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique Companion Set, Three Fireside Tools, English, Steel, Brass, Victorian
Antique Companion Set, Three Fireside Tools, English, Steel, Brass, Victorian

Antique Companion Set, Three Fireside Tools, English, Steel, Brass, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, steel and brass pair of tongs, poker and coal shovel, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

1870s British High Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Nickel

Antique Set of Three Victorian Quality Brass Fire Irons
Antique Set of Three Victorian Quality Brass Fire Irons

Antique Set of Three Victorian Quality Brass Fire Irons

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique set of three Victorian quality brass fire irons consisting of a quality brass shovel, poker and fire tongs Dimensions: Height 69 cm Width 15 cm Depth 3 cm Dated 1860

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

C. 1860-80 English Brass Ball Top Fire Tools
C. 1860-80 English Brass Ball Top Fire Tools

C. 1860-80 English Brass Ball Top Fire Tools

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860-80 brass ball top fire tools, English. A fine set formed from solid brass, not tubular brass.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Quality Set of Three Brass Fire Irons
Antique George III Quality Set of Three Brass Fire Irons

Antique George III Quality Set of Three Brass Fire Irons

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality set of three brass fire irons consisting of a quality brass shovel, tongs and a poker Dimensions: Height 75 cm Width 14 cm Depth 4 cm Dated 1800.

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Coal Shovel, Poker, Victorian
Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Coal Shovel, Poker, Victorian

Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Coal Shovel, Poker, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of antique fireside tools. An English, brass poker, coal shovel and tongs, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

A Set of Georgian Style Brass and Steel Firetools
A Set of Georgian Style Brass and Steel Firetools

A Set of Georgian Style Brass and Steel Firetools

Located in London, GB

A set of Georgian style steel firetools with shaped pierced shovel and decorative brass handles. (NB. Handles to tongs slightly different design.)

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brass Fire Irons Stand, Hunting Scene, Umbrella Holder, 1930
Vintage Brass Fire Irons Stand, Hunting Scene, Umbrella Holder, 1930

Vintage Brass Fire Irons Stand, Hunting Scene, Umbrella Holder, 1930

Located in High Peak, GB

K0551 Vintage brass fire irons stand with tongs, shovel and poker, the stand depicts hunting scene with a dog, hare and foliage, all in home condition with minor historic repairs.

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Metal

19th Century set of Square Gothic Fire Irons
19th Century set of Square Gothic Fire Irons

19th Century set of Square Gothic Fire Irons

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century set of Square Gothic Fire Irons. The set features a brass coal shovel, tongs and poker with lovely barley twist decoration.

Category

19th Century British Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Philadelphia bell metal andirons with paired fire tools, c. 1790
Pair of Philadelphia bell metal andirons with paired fire tools, c. 1790

Pair of Philadelphia bell metal andirons with paired fire tools, c. 1790

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The iron log rests are fitted with miniature bell metal urn top columnar log stops. Paired with a set of brass and iron fire tongs and shovel. Philadelphia, circa 1790.

Category

Late 18th Century American Classical Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century

Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The tongs have a brass top. They are in a good condition and are fully functional.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Companion Set, 20th Century
English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Companion Set, 20th Century

English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Companion Set, 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The tools are made of wrought iron and polished brass and the stand of polished brass. The toolset consists of tongs, shovel, poker and stand.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Companion Set, 19th Century
English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Companion Set, 19th Century

English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Companion Set, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The tools are made of wrought iron, while the stand is made of brass. The toolset consists of tongs, poker, shovel and stand.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century Brass & Iron Fireplace Tongs
19th Century Brass & Iron Fireplace Tongs

19th Century Brass & Iron Fireplace Tongs

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century brass & iron fireplace tongs.

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th-20th Century Brass Forked Fireplace Tongs
19th-20th Century Brass Forked Fireplace Tongs

19th-20th Century Brass Forked Fireplace Tongs

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-20th century brass forked fireplace tongs.

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Iron Fireplace Tongs with Brass Urn Handle
19th Century Iron Fireplace Tongs with Brass Urn Handle

19th Century Iron Fireplace Tongs with Brass Urn Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century iron fireplace tongs with brass urn handle.

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine Pairs of Brass Dutch Fireplace Tongs, circa 1750
Fine Pairs of Brass Dutch Fireplace Tongs, circa 1750

Fine Pairs of Brass Dutch Fireplace Tongs, circa 1750

Located in Ambler, PA

Fine Pair of Brass Dutch Fireplace Tongs, circa 1750

Category

1750s Dutch Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Brass Handle Fire Tool Set of Two Including Wood Tongs and Shovel
Brass Handle Fire Tool Set of Two Including Wood Tongs and Shovel

Brass Handle Fire Tool Set of Two Including Wood Tongs and Shovel

Located in Nashville, TN

Set of two fire tool pieces including wood tongs and shovel. The top of the pieces are brass and the tongs and shovel are in steel.

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Brass Fire Tool Set of Three 20th Century Shovel, Poker, Tongs

English Brass Fire Tool Set of Three 20th Century Shovel, Poker, Tongs

Located in Woodbridge, CT

English, brass set of three late Victorian fire tools consisting of a tongs, poker, and shovel, oval decoration to shovel, urn tops circa 1910-20 27.0" long.

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two 19th Century Steel and Brass Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs
Set of Two 19th Century Steel and Brass Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs

Set of Two 19th Century Steel and Brass Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of two 19th century steel and brass fire tools, shovel and tongs Shovel: 4.5" W x 2.75" D x 25.25" T Tongs: 6.5" W x 1.5" D x 25" T.

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand-wrought Antique Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs
Hand-wrought Antique Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs

Hand-wrought Antique Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs

Located in San Francisco, CA

An almost identical set was recently sold which was listed as "Regency" style, so dare I follow suit? Owing to the presence of the large fleur-de-lis on the top of each piece (which...

Category

19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Brass Fire Tools
Pair of 19th Century Brass Fire Tools

Pair of 19th Century Brass Fire Tools

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th century brass fire tools, shovel and tongs Very fine detail.

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron and Brass Andirons and Fireplace Tools
19th Century French Iron and Brass Andirons and Fireplace Tools

19th Century French Iron and Brass Andirons and Fireplace Tools

Located in Southampton, NY

Brass lemon shaped log stops. Pierced shovel, brass and iron poker and brass and iron log tongs.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Fire Companion Stand With Fire Irons
Brass Fire Companion Stand With Fire Irons

Brass Fire Companion Stand With Fire Irons

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0551 Vintage brass fire irons stand with tongs, shovel and poker, the stand depicts hunting scene with a dog, hare and foliage, all in excellent condition with minor historic repair...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Metal

Pair  18th  Century  Fireplace  Tools
Pair  18th  Century  Fireplace  Tools

Pair 18th Century Fireplace Tools

Unavailable|$1,050 / set

Pair 18th Century Fireplace Tools

Located in Bedford, NY

STEEL WITH BRASS ORMOLU OVERLAY...TONGS AND BRUSH- MADE IN FRANCE

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Set of Antique Fire Tools, English, Brass, Tongs, Shovel, Poker, Victorian, 1880
Set of Antique Fire Tools, English, Brass, Tongs, Shovel, Poker, Victorian, 1880

Set of Antique Fire Tools, English, Brass, Tongs, Shovel, Poker, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of antique fire tools. An English, brass trio of tongs, shovel and poker, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Set of Fireside Tools and a Coal Bucket
19th Century Set of Fireside Tools and a Coal Bucket

19th Century Set of Fireside Tools and a Coal Bucket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century set of fireside tools and a coal bucket. A great trio, long brass tongs, shovel with a coal bucket, made in Brass and in good used condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century Dutch fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and kitchen tools. The tools include a brass and wrought iron skimmer, brass tongs, a wrought ir...

Category

19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

English brass coal tongs

English brass coal tongs

Located in Greenwich, CT

Brass 19th Century English coal tongs

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs
Antique French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs

Antique French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 19th or early 20th century French Louis XV style fireplace tongs. They are made of wrought iron with a polished brass handle.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs
19th Century French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs

19th Century French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireplace tongs made of polished steel with brass.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Antique Brass Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique brass tongs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and iron, all antique brass tongs available were constructed with great care. Antique brass tongs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass tongs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Brass Tongs?

Prices for antique brass tongs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique brass tongs begin at $123 and can go as high as $2,900, while the average can fetch as much as $385.

Finding the Right Fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.

There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.

Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.

Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.

Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.

We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Brass Tongs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.