Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Antique French Copper Log Holder, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water. They wore it either on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Copper
French 19th Century Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An French 19th century architecturally-inspired French fireplace fender to transform the hearth with a little Neoclassical flair. The pierced brass railing uses alternating slits in ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon requ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Wire Mesh and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Neoclassical Wire Mesh and Brass Fireplace Screen. Measures 39" in width, 8" in depth and 31" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th Century French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter in color. It is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand In the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling . This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Period Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical Period roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. It is i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Set of Italian Brass & Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French 'Apollo and Satyr Marsyas' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with Apollo and Satyr Marsyas. Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest. He hoped to defeat Apollo with a flute thrown away by At...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Beautiful 18th-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century.
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period decorative fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an 18th century limestone sculpture that guards the entrance of Chateau de Chantilly in France, this pair of gilt bronze chenets are in the form of a sphinx, which is the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Bronze
German 'Mercury' Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century German fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request the fireback can be made black. It ...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. It can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand In the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant fireplace tools on stand is all made of brass. It is ornated with brass duck heads. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set, late 19th century, sold as a set of 3.
This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set from circa 1920, sold as a set of 3.
This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set is richly ornate with foliate a...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black or pewter. It is in good condit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French weight-driven roasting jack made of wrought iron, wood, rope and brass. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The mechanism...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Stand for a Roasting Jack, Neoclassical Style, Early 19th Century.
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century French Neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron and cast iron feet. The condition is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fireback is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Neoclassical Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
This produc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Set of 20th Century Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools in good vintage condition. Four tools and stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 4 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th/19th century French Neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Tools of Fire Tools
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set. It is made of wrought iron. The tool set is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Large French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. To...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Style Brass Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavy brass fender in the Neoclassical style with barley twist toprail and cast brass foliate panels with swag and acanthus leaf decoration, divided by simple baulistere...
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th / early 19th century French Neoclassical period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron period andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 4 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools. French. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical Style Fireplace Tools are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical style brass and grilling 4 panels fireplace screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Pineapple Fireplace Tools In the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique German Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century German neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition. It does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.
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