Fire Fender

Name/Title

Fire Fender

Entry/Object ID

1972.116.1

Description

Brass fire fender decorated with floral forms between Gothic-style upper and lower bands.

Use

A fire fender, when placed correctly before a fireplace, serves as a physical barrier between the fire and the room by keeping ash and logs contained and ensuring people and animals stay an appropriate distance from flames. Fire fenders were most popular during the Victorian era when formal entertaining spaces featured wood-burning fireplaces.

Dimensions

Height

8-1/2 in

Width

47 in

Depth

12 in

Material

Metal