Lot 250: A Collection of Cast Iron Fireplace Companion Tools on Stand
A collection of fireplace companion tools and a central stand, characteristic of traditional British domestic style from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The set comprises a shovel, a pair of tongs, a hearth brush, and a poker, all suspended from a two-tiered hanging bracket. The components are manufactured from cast and wrought iron with a blackened finish. Each tool is fitted with a decorative handle featuring a ribbed, turned-effect design and is topped with a spherical ball finial. The stand consists of a vertical shaft fixed to a heavy, solid circular base. No maker’s marks are present. There are two adhesive paper labels: one to the base marked 16 16 and another to a tool bracket marked 2.50.
Condition report:
The set is in used condition with visible signs of age and wear. Surface oxidation and light rust are present on the shafts of the tools. The blackened finish shows wear throughout, and there is an accumulation of dust and debris, notably within the brush bristles and on the base of the stand.
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