Lot 144
  • 144

A George III style brass fender and a set of three steel fire irons late 19th century

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fender: 20cm. high, 119cm. wide; 8in., 3ft. 11in. Longest Implement: 75cm. long; 2ft. 5½in.
the fender with pierced anthemion decoration, the fire irons with knopped stems and comprising a shovel, tongs and poker, together with a poker-fork, and three further pokers (8)

Condition

The tip to one tong is missing. Traces of rust throughout.
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