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A Fine 19th C. Neoclassical Inspired Serpentine Steel Fire Fender, Circa 1840

$1,400
£1,045.73
€1,212.36
CA$1,943.87
A$2,178.82
CHF 1,134.45
MX$26,604.35
NOK 14,403.38
SEK 13,653.11
DKK 9,045.52
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About the Item

A very handsome serpentine-shaped polished steel fire fender, the frame showing a crosshatch-cut grille interspersed by embossed rosettes, flanked between double rows of embossed beading. Affixed to a conforming cavetto-shaped foot with individually applied threaded mounts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 54.5 in (138.43 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cut Steel,Steel,Metalwork,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In extremely good overall condition and exhibiting a fine old surface & patina. It is our policy, unless otherwise requested, not to alter the surface on antique metal objects in order to preserve the natural patina that has taken decades to develop.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728342638922

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