S-80-0161
Rare English Dawes Bromford Iron Works Brass, Polished Steel and Iron Footman
$495.00
DETAILS
This rare, antique Bromford Iron Works fireplace footman or stool has a rectangular top, with cutout handle opening, above a serpentine, reticulated apron. It is raised on polished steel cabriole legs and snake feet at the front; with straight, wrought iron legs and scrolled feet at the rear. Also known as a fireplace trivet, a variation of this piece could be found on every British fireplace hearth. These serve as trivets for the proverbial tea kettle and sometimes as low seats next to the fire.
STYLE
Georgian
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
MAKER
John Dawes & Sons, Bromford Iron Works (West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, 1809-87)
MARKS
Cast mark (leg): Dawes Bromford
PERIOD
George III (1760-1820) | Early 19th century
DATE
Circa 1810
DIMENSIONS
Width 13 Depth 11 Height 14 inches
