18th century Bell Metal Bowfront Fender
( England
c. 1730 to c. 1760
)
Dimensions
50.00inch wide
6.00inch high
5.00inch deep
(127.00 cm wide 15.24 cm high 12.70 cm deep)
Description / Expertise
Pierced and engraved fender with scrolled top and applied half round moulding over pierced engraved frieze with Ho Ho birds, dragons and central floral display over a cast moulded base of inverted caveto form.
For similar example, see inside and end paper photograph of
Rupert Gentle’s book, Domestic Metalwork 1640-1820 Pub. Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd.
Stock No. 8121