A late 19th century nickel alloy serpentine fronted fire grate of neo-Classical style, the engraved façade of waisted outline, surmounted by urns, the beaded top rail above twin collared urns, the pierced frieze with applied bosses, flanked by square tapering uprights with acanthus chased legs -- 32½in. (82½cms.) wide. | Christie's

Sale 4268

Fireplace Furniture and Light Fittings

London, South Kensington

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8 May 1991

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Lot 86

A late 19th century nickel alloy serpentine fronted fire grate of neo-Classical style, the engraved façade of waisted outline, surmounted by urns, the beaded top rail above twin collared urns, the pierced frieze with applied bosses, flanked by square tapering uprights with acanthus chased legs -- 32½in. (82½cms.) wide.

Price realised

GBP 7,700

Estimate

GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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A late 19th century nickel alloy serpentine fronted fire grate of neo-Classical style, the engraved façade of waisted outline, surmounted by urns, the beaded top rail above twin collared urns, the pierced frieze with applied bosses, flanked by square tapering uprights with acanthus chased legs -- 32½in. (82½cms.) wide.
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