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English Edwardian 'Adam' Style Polished Steel and Iron Fire Grate, circa 1905

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An elegant English Edwardian circa 1905 polished steel and iron fire grate in Robert Adam Georgian style of rectangular form with cast iron fireback having original earthenware insulator, basket with slotted iron bottom and fronted with steel horizontal double guard bars joined by plain uprights with urn finials surmounting 'flat-scrolled' 'fender' with elaborate 'cutwork' flanking center 'tablet' engraved with beribboned bellflower chain festoon and bottom high-relief bead-chain ending in tapered fluted square uprights with urn finials. Fireback alone measures 20.75" wide.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Polished steel, cast iron, earthenware
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Original earthenware fireback insulator as pictured with typical evidence of use and minor loses to edges, presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1905
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	834755

Dimensions

W.	29.5 in;	H.	19.5 in;	D.	14.5 in;
W.	74.93 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;	D.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com