Antique Set of Brass Fire Irons | English, Late 19th Century

Antique Set of Brass Fire Irons | English, Late 19th Century A good antique set of brass fire irons comprising shovel, tongs, poker, and tool rest. Each with turned handles and knopped shafts, showing attractive patination and a good weight in hand. The shovel features a repoussé and pierced pan with foliate decoration. Some distortion to the pan, as shown, but remains entirely functional and presentable. Shovel length: 71 cm. Condition: Surface wear and age-related tarnish throughout. Unpolished finish. Some deformation to the shovel pan. A decorative and usable set of English brass fire irons, c.1880–1900.