FP 41

Collection

Architectural Fittings

Brief description

Sheet iron fender with half-round beaded brass decoration, an overall fretted design of octagonal interlocking forms, and applied circular and octagonal steel studs, painted black, manufactured in England, c.1820-1830.

Object name

fender

Object number

FP 41

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1820-1830 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

iron
paint
brass
steel

Technique

painted
pierced
punched
applied
fret-cut
beaded

Physical description

This fender is made from sheet iron with a top rim possibly made of brass. Half round beaded brass decoration is applied towards the bottom. It has an overall fretted design of interlaced octagons with octagonal applied steel studs in the centre and circular applied steel studs running above and below the interlaced octagons. The decoration is punched into the fender, which is painted black.

Dimensions

Height: 15.5cm
Width: 108.5cm

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