Antique Fireplace Tools, Cast Iron Fender and Brass Firescreen
This lot comprises a selection of antique fireplace tools, a cast iron fender and a small brass firescreen. The group includes a long-handled pierced ladle with a twisted shaft, a long-handled three-pronged fork with a twisted shaft, and a pair of scissor-action tongs with ring handles. The fender is cast iron, with a row of upright pickets along its top edge and a pierced stand at each end. The firescreen has a brass frame and a fine wire mesh panel, with a curved top rail and a small stand.
Condition and Collector Interest
The tools show surface rust and an uneven dark patina, consistent with their age and past use. The cast iron fender shows some wear and surface oxidation, and the brass firescreen shows general signs of age. The twisted shafts and the pierced ladle head are the most characterful features of the group. Buyers interested in traditional hearth accessories, country house furnishings or period domestic ironwork may find this mixed lot of interest as a whole or for individual pieces.
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