Antique Housekeeper's Hearth Set, English, Brass Dust Pan, Fire Brush, Victorian

Details

Description

This is an antique housekeeper's hearth set. An English, brass and mahogany dust pan and brush duo, dating to the … Read more This is an antique housekeeper's hearth set. An English, brass and mahogany dust pan and brush duo, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Charming set displaying Victorian pride and whimsy in equal measure
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order
Presented upon a quality mahogany backplate with brass hooks
Tools crafted in brass, with a gently time-worn appearance

Offers a grate brush with a hearth collecting pan
Each accentuated with a decorative relief cast handle
The brush replete with the grand HMS Victory
Pan presents the cat (and fiddle) from Hey Diddle Diddle, the the beloved nursery rhyme
A perfect snapshot of a culture that deeply valued its global empire and its cosy, storytelling fireside

This is a delightful antique housekeeper's hearth set, offering charming fire tools for keeping one's room in order. Delivered ready for the fireside.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 35.5cm (14'')
Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')
Max Height: 36cm (14.25'') See less