Object Description
This is a very good quality vintage English Regency style fire grate, incorporating neo-classical design influences, comprising a free-standing fire grate, made from solid cast iron, circa 1980, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
Item: Regency Style Fire Grate
Circa: 1980
Style: Georgian / Regency / Neo Classical
Provenance: England, UK
Manufacturer: Gallery
Material: Solid Cast Iron
Width (Feet): 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Freestanding design
Dome-shaped fluted neo-classical pediment
Bow front horizontal bars
Pair of Neo-classical brass finials
Splayed legs
Scroll toes
Removable grate
No breaks / cracks
Suitable for all fuel types
Highly decorative
Excellent original condition
Solid construction
Excellent original colour & patination
Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a very good quality vintage English Regency style fire grate, incorporating neo-classical design influences, comprising a free-standing fire grate, made from solid cast iron, circa 1980, in excellent original condition. The top of the log basket is adorned with a decorative dome-shaped fluted neo-classical inspired pediment, with shaped sides decorated with solid brass neo-classical finials, united by a bow fronted basket with horizontal bars for keeping the logs in place. The internal grate can be removed from the basket, allowing for easy cleaning. The Regency style fire grate is adjourned with embossed trailing flowers along the curved frame and is raised on ornate scroll toes, terminating on pad feet. The back of the fire rate rests on block legs.
This neo-classical inspired log basket would look superb in a variety of hearths or fireside locations. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it not only extremely functional but also highly decorative, which can also house floral displays.
The Regency style fire grate features a natural matt finish, giving it a timeless appearance. The item’s finish and good condition can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This Regency style fire grate would look superb in a variety of hearths or fireside locations, in either a traditional or contemporary setting. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely log basket.
History of the Fire Grate:
The fire grate evolved from simple iron baskets (dog grates) supporting logs to sophisticated cast-iron designs, becoming a decorative centrepiece by the 18th century, with innovations like the hob grate and register grate improving efficiency by elevating the fire and controlling airflow for better combustion, while Victorian eras introduced colourful tiles and Neo-Gothic styles, transforming them from purely functional objects into key interior design elements.
The Regency fire grate (circa 1811–1820, a sub-era of the wider Georgian period) was primarily influenced by technological improvements in heating efficiency and a shift towards Neoclassical design aesthetics
Regency grates featured an increasingly simple, sleeker style compared to their Georgian predecessors, with an emphasis on clean lines and classical motifs. They became a more prominent focal point of the room as furniture arrangements became less formal.
External Dimensions:
External Height = 62.5cm / 24⅝” / 2ft 0⅝”
External Width (Feet) = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
External Depth = 32cm / 12⅝” / 1ft 0⅝”
Internal Basket Dimensions:
Height (Back) = 38.5cm / 15⅛” / 1ft 3⅛”
Height (Front Bars) = 19cm / 7½”
Weight:
46kg
Condition Report:
This is a very good quality English Regency style fire grate, incorporating neo-classical design influences, freestanding design, made from heavy cast iron, circa 1980, in excellent original condition. The fire basket is solid in joint and is robust. Nominal old use marks to the cast iron to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no breaks to the cast iron or damage to the solid brass finials. The internal grate floor is in excellent working condition. The cast iron frame has been cleaned in our workshop. This log basket is reassuringly solid and heavy, and it is ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £575, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised
Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the
world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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