Antique George III Steel Fire Fender

Name: Antique George III Steel Fire Fender
SKU: as1055a4792
Price: 885.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A very attractive antique George III steel fire fender with a beautifully shaped serpentine front. The pierced decoration with repeating oval motifs and applied roundels gives it a refined, almost architectural look, enhanced by the beaded edging running along the top and base.
The steel has developed a lovely aged patina with natural wear and colour variation, exactly what you would hope to see on an original piece of this period. It has a strong presence without being overly heavy visually, making it both practical and decorative.
By around 1800 the fireplace had become the centre of the Georgian room, and pieces like this were designed to sit almost like a piece of jewellery across the hearth. The pierced steelwork isn’t just decorative — it reflects the same neoclassical taste seen in iron balconies and railings of the period. It’s the sort of detail that would have quietly signalled taste and refinement in a well-appointed home.
Condition report
Good antique condition with age-related wear. Surface patina, rubbing and oxidation to the steel as expected. Structurally sound.
Dimensions
Height: 18 cm (7.1 in)
Width: 114 cm (44.9 in)
Depth: 25 cm (9.8 in)
Date: 1800
Origin: English
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Price

£885.00

$1195.64

€1021.02

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Date 1800 George III Antiques Material Steel Origin English Item code as1055a4792 / 3090 Status For Sale

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