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A Set of Two English Victorian Brass Fire Tools: A Shovel and Tongs

$475per set
£360per set
€412.88per set
CA$663.67per set
A$724.02per set
CHF 384.01per set
MX$8,722.84per set
NOK 4,873.79per set
SEK 4,462.09per set
DKK 3,083.63per set

About the Item

A stylish pair of English nineteenth century fire tools featuring a shovel with a pierced end, depicting stylized birds and flowers and a reeded bell form handle, the tongs with a similar fluted handle incorporating a shell motif above an unusual acanthus leaf embellished element. The shovel is stamped on the back with a Victorian registry mark. Circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Tools show typical signs of use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU855247504442

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