Victorian Fireplace Tools: Poker, Shovel and Pincers
This lot is a Victorian fireplace tool set comprising a poker, a fire shovel and a pair of pincers. Fireside companion sets of this kind were a common feature of domestic hearths and remain sought after by collectors of antique metalware and period interiors.
The shovel has a shaped blade with a pierced, star-like decorative pattern, set on a rod with a brass collar. The pincers have a scrolled brass handle with a finial and turned brass mounts along the shafts. The poker and the other two tools share turned brass knobs and collars, which give the set a coordinated appearance. The rods are of iron or steel, with the pincers’ arms forming a pair of rounded terminals at the lower end.
Condition and Originality
The set shows clear signs of age, including surface oxidation to the iron and steel shafts and wear to the finish of the brass mounts. The shovel blade displays patination and some staining. The brass knobs and collars appear to be original to the pieces. As with any set of this age, the tools show honest signs of use, and the surface character adds to their period appeal. Buyers interested in original Victorian hearth furniture may find this set appealing for display or for a traditional fireside arrangement.
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