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Elegant Brass & Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden

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An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and palmettes set over beaded moulding. Intricate engraving to wings and urn finials. Maker’s stamp underside of top front fire bar. Minor loss to fret. Restored. Height of burning area: 13" Circa 1850.
  • Creator:
    Longden of Sheffield (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Depth: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Steel,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The front has been polished and the rear elements blackened & waxed.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EB23601stDibs: LU7709233117102
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