Small Antique English 19th Century Style Neo Gothic Cast Iron Open Fire Grate / Log Basket / Fireplace (Circa 1920)

This is a fine quality small English 18th century style antique fire grate, embossed with a working scene, made from solid cast iron, circa 1920, in excellent original condition. 

Summary: 

• Item: Antique Fireplace Grate 

• Circa: 1920 

• Style: 18th Century 

• Provenance: England, UK 

• Material: Cast Iron 

• Width = 43cm / 17” / 1ft 5” 

• Freestanding design 

• Domed backplate 

• Embossed working scene 

• Two shaped front legs 

• Removable grate 

• No breaks 

• Weight = 21kg 

• Suitable for all fuel types 

• Highly decorative 

• Excellent condition 

• Solid construction 

• Excellent original colour & patination 

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland* 

• 14-day free UK returns policy 

Description:     

This is a fine quality small English 18th century style antique fire basket, made from solid cast iron, circa 1920, in excellent original condition. Benefitting from a freestanding design, this small fire basket is designed with a dome backplate embossed with four men, depicting a working scene.

Additionally, the antique cast iron fire grate features two tall square flat finials at the rear, and two brass finials at the front. Furthermore, it stands on block feet at the rear, with splayed shoes to the front. The small fire grate basket is constructed with three shaped horizontal bars for keeping the logs in place, while the internal floor grate can be removed from the basket, allowing for easy cleaning. Moreover, the antique cast iron grate can be used with solid fuels, such as wood or coal. The log basket weighs 21kg overall. As a result of its cast and hand forged construction, the small fire grate features an attractive finish, giving it a lovely colour and appearance.

Consequently, this antique hearth grate would look superb in a variety of small hearths or fireside locations. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is not only extremely functional but also highly decorative, and can also house floral displays.

External Dimensions:   

Height = 36cm / 14⅛” / 1ft 2⅛” 

Width = 43cm / 17” / 1ft 5” 

Depth = 32cm / 12⅝” / 1ft 0⅝” 

Height from floor to underside of fire grate = 8cm / 3⅛”

Internal Basket Dimensions: 

Width = 36cm / 14⅛” / 1ft 2⅛” 

Depth = 25cm / 9⅞” 

Back Height = 26.5cm / 10½”  

Side Height = 7.5cm / 3” 

Front Height = 8.5cm / 3⅜” 

Weight: 

21kg 

History of the Fire Grate: 

The fire grate evolved from simple iron baskets (dog grates) supporting logs to sophisticated cast-iron designs, becoming a decorative centrepiece by the 18th century, with innovations like the hob grate and register grate improving efficiency by elevating the fire and controlling airflow for better combustion, while Victorian eras introduced colourful tiles and Neo-Gothic styles, transforming them from purely functional objects into key interior design elements. 

Sources:

https://www.gratefiresltd.co.uk/fireplaces-a-history-of-the-hearth-within-the-home/  

https://www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk/blog/the-history-of-the-fireplace-and-traditional-fireside-accessories.html#:~:text=It’s%20not%20just%20companion%20sets,rolling%20out%20of%20the%20fireplace.  

https://gibilarodesign.co.uk/blog/the-fireplace-as-a-work-of-art/#:~:text=Gothic%20Revival%20Fire%20Grates,%2C%20romance%2C%20and%20spiritual%20transcendence.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Revival_architecture  

Condition Report: 

This is a fine quality small English 18th century style antique fireplace basket, embossed with a working scene, made from solid cast iron, circa 1920, in excellent original condition.  The item is solid in joint and is robust.  Nominal old use marks, but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  There are no breaks to the cast iron.  The internal grate floor is in good working condition.  The grate features an attractive rustic finish, giving it a lovely colour and appearance.  This log basket is reassuringly solid and heavy, and it is ready to use. 

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