About this piece
back to topThis circa 1880 antique wrought iron fire basket and dogs is beautifully handcrafted, sitting in pride of place at the heart of any fireplace in a Victorian townhouse or Georgian style property. It has stood the test of time for more than 140 years, detailed with unique hand-worked irregularities that are a testament to its superb wrought iron craftsmanship. Highly decorative, the central arched fire basket is ornately decorated with intricate scrolling and turned finials between a pair of equally as elaborate fire dogs, bringing beauty and grandeur to any setting.
Wrought Iron
Architectural elements made from wrought iron have stood the test of time. This traditional method of craftsmanship sees the metal heated to a high temperature and then hammered into shape by a blacksmith’s hand, creating a robust and durable finish. The more wrought iron is worked, the stronger it becomes, making some of the most ornate fire grates some of the strongest. Large scale commercial production of wrought iron products ended in the mid 1970s due to the expensive and time-consuming nature of blacksmithing, making wrought ironwork true antiques, showcasing talented craftsmanship of the past.
