Object Detail
Description
Fire fender in three sections, the two ends (firedogs) formed of two pedestals of architectural form which support classical urns with flaming finials. these are linked by a pierced bridge of scrolled foliage. The centre section comprises a length of cast brass with two pierced panels of scrolled foliage echoing those of the end sections.
fender, fire, in three sections, a & b sections-ends; c section-centre. Ends of lidded urns on fluted bases, centre section of scrolled, fluted rod on stepped base.
fender, fire, in three sections, a & b sections-ends; c section-centre. Ends of lidded urns on fluted bases, centre section of scrolled, fluted rod on stepped base.
Maker and role
manufacturer: unknown
Production place
England
Production date
circa 1850
Media description
cast brass, gilt
Measurements
420 x 410 x 140
3 section: 110 x 640 x 40
3 section: 110 x 640 x 40
Inscriptions
Stamped in several places with the letters "VB" and numbers "*" and "1090
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0086
TJC reference number
87
