A Regency cast iron and brass mounted fire grate, <I>in the manner of George Bullock,</I> of rectangular tapering section, the railed front surmounted by five spikes, the 'S' scroll uprights with chased anthemion mounts and paw feet, the triangular backplate raised with laurel leaves -- 41½in. (105cms.) wide. | Christie's

Sale 4268

Fireplace Furniture and Light Fittings

London, South Kensington

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8 May 1991

Browse Sale

Lot 85

A Regency cast iron and brass mounted fire grate, in the manner of George Bullock, of rectangular tapering section, the railed front surmounted by five spikes, the 'S' scroll uprights with chased anthemion mounts and paw feet, the triangular backplate raised with laurel leaves -- 41½in. (105cms.) wide.

Price realised

GBP 1,980

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 2,500

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A Regency cast iron and brass mounted fire grate, in the manner of George Bullock, of rectangular tapering section, the railed front surmounted by five spikes, the 'S' scroll uprights with chased anthemion mounts and paw feet, the triangular backplate raised with laurel leaves -- 41½in. (105cms.) wide.
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