18/2008

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Curved sheet iron fender with decorative fretwork, beading and moulding, and a sheet iron base plate, made in England c.1780-1790.

Object name

fender

Object number

18/2008

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1780-1790 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

iron

Technique

cast
hammered
fret-cut
riveted

Physical description

Curved sheet iron fender with decorative fretwork stamped out. The main body is bent sheet iron with a half-round beading riveted to the top and a concave moulding riveted to the bottom. It has a sheet iron base plate which has been screwed on. The fender has a label.

Dimensions

Height: 13cm
Width: 108cm
Depth: 19cm

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