Fire Fender
Date1765-1780
OriginEngland
MediumBrass (copper alloy); steel
DimensionsOW: 40'' (from publication; must confirm this)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1972-361,2
DescriptionBrassand steel fire fender of serpentine rectangular form, with stepped, molded base, long band of pierced and engraved diamonds enclosing oval pattera, and with an upper border of beading; ends of fender terminate in rectangular panels with stylized vine engravingLabel TextMatching coal grates and fire fenders are rare survivals; this pair is a fine example of the early neoclassical style in English brass.
ProvenanceRupert Gentle
1765-1780
ca. 1740
1770-1780
1800-1815
ca. 1810
ca. 1700
1795-1805
1700-1730
1805-1815
ca. 1795
ca. 1810
1775-1790