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Robert Lorimer Scottish Arts & Crafts Fire Basket by J Bennet

About the Item

An important Scottish Arts & Crafts fire basket made and stamped by James Bennet, Robert Lorimer’s chief blacksmith. The semi-circular railed basket is supported by a central front leg, with a shaped riveted fire back flanked by crescent hooks and scrolled finial uppermost. Fire brick sits within the ironwork. Maker’s stamp to fire back J Bennet, Arncroach. James Bennet was the chief blacksmith and close family friend to the Scottish architect Robert Lorimer, who was a committed advocate of the Arts and Crafts approach to architecture. Restored. Circa 1890
  • Attributed to:
    Sir Robert Lorimer (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Depth: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Other,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PR18301stDibs: LU7709233407522
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