Folding firescreen, American or English, late 18th or early 19th century. The rim is bound with brass above a screen with wire scrolled decoration. Rare and desirable as they fold to fit your fireplace size. OpenContinue reading
Category: Fireplace Equipment
English Brass Trivet, Early to Mid 19th Century
English brass trivet, early to mid 19th century. Used to warm a teapot by the fire. Large cabriole legs and shaped like a footman or carriage steps. Heavy cast brass. H. 11′, w. 14″, d.14″.Continue reading
Bed warming pans, late 18th century
American bed warmers with Birmingham made brass pans. Warm the bed before entering by sliding these over the sheets when the pan is filled with hot coals. You really haven’t tried everything have you? H.Continue reading