Fireplace >> SET OF EARLY 19TH C STEEL & BRONZE FIRE TOOLS
A set of early 19th century burnished steel and bronze fire tools. The set comprising a shovel, tongs and a poker. The shovel dished to the bell shaped body, and centred by a pierced lyre motif. The tongs sweeping from rounded hinged shoulders to heart shaped grips. The poker falling to a square and tapered end. The shanks of octagonal shape, finished with well cast Rococo scrolling bronze handles. Date circa 1800. Height 30 inches, 76cm. Width 6 1/2 inches, 16.5cm. Depth 1 1/2 inches, 4cm.Ref: 22914
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