Antique Copper Gas Fireplace Thing

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kraftblue, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Just inherited this piece. Belonged to one of my grandmothers. It went in front of a gas fireplace. What are these called and how old would it be?

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    kraftblue, Dec 11, 2021
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  2. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    It's very pretty. Is it very heavy?
    I'm not sure it would be called a "screen" because usually the summer screens were more full opening that this. I like it. Following..
     
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  3. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    It appears to be hand-cast using sand, but I cannot see the surfaces well enough to see for sure..
     
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Its a grate front or grille front or fret guard.
    Depends where its located.
     
    daveydempsey, Dec 11, 2021
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  5. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Antidiem, it is pretty heavy.

    Dave, thank you!
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It appears to be a fender. Size will determine.

    Debora
     
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  7. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    This measures 24" long and is 10" tall. Looks more like a fret guard.
     
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  8. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It is a fret guard, I get lots of them.
    Fenders go around the hearth.
     
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Davey. I stand corrected.

    Debora
     
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  10. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Ah, thanks!
     
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