An unusual set of three 18th century brass fire irons, the pommels modelled as heraldic rampant dragons, the knopped, seamed shafts with incised foliage, comprising pierced shovel, tongs and poker, the tongs -- 35in. (89cms.) long. (3) | Christie's

Sale 4268

Fireplace Furniture and Light Fittings

London, South Kensington

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8 May 1991

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Lot 84

An unusual set of three 18th century brass fire irons, the pommels modelled as heraldic rampant dragons, the knopped, seamed shafts with incised foliage, comprising pierced shovel, tongs and poker, the tongs -- 35in. (89cms.) long. (3)

Price realised

GBP 2,860

Estimate

GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

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An unusual set of three 18th century brass fire irons, the pommels modelled as heraldic rampant dragons, the knopped, seamed shafts with incised foliage, comprising pierced shovel, tongs and poker, the tongs -- 35in. (89cms.) long. (3)
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