Pair of Antique Fireside Tool Rests, English, Cast Iron, Hearth Stand

This is a pair of antique tool rests. An English, ebonised cast iron fireside poker stand in Aesthetic Movement taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Pleasingly decorative and distinctive, they embody the Art for Art’s Sake reaction to the pragmatic ethos of the Industrial Revolution. A fascinating pair of Victorian poker stands, these tool rests offer both function and artistic merit, sure to delight enthusiasts of the Aesthetic Movement and collectors of decorative ironwork. Delivered ready for the fireside. Max Width: 18cm (7'')Max Depth: 12cm (4.75'')Max Height: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Estimate:£795

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