Antique Fire Grates & Fire Baskets
A selection of original antique fire grates and fire baskets including English Georgian, Regency, Victorian, French Rococo and Arts and Crafts.
Whether you have an antique Victorian, Rococo or Georgian fireplace (or any other style), they'll be an item to suit below.
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Stock: 16770
A small and elegant fire basket in the manner of Thomas Elsley. The simple three bar grate is supported on andirons modelled as torches, a motif that was popularised in French design.
English, c.1900.
Could easily be converted to gas.
Notes: A similar design for this fire-grate features in the Thomas Elsley catalogue, No. 562 'Bright Iron Dog Grate, Chased Brass Standards'.
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Height |
Depth |
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24"
61 cms |
19 1⁄8"
48.5 cms |
12 5⁄8"
32 cms |
| Back width |
20 7⁄8"
53 cms |
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Stock: 16780
An Antique cast iron Georgian style fire grate by Thomas Elsley. The rounded pedimented back is cast with a scrolling top and floral garland, and this is mounted over the three bar grate, supported by the brass spandrels and tapered andirons with more floral garlands and urnular finials.
English, circa 1890.
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Height |
Depth |
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30 1⁄4"
77 cms |
32 1⁄4"
82 cms |
15 11⁄16"
40 cms |
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Stock: 16781
A very fine Regency fire basket in polished steel. The back with its rounded pediment is cast with a classical scene depicting maidens bringing offerings to an altar. This is mounted over a three-bar grate with polished steel spandrels, each engraved with a flora patera.
English, c.1800.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
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31 1⁄2"
80 cms |
31 1⁄4"
79.5 cms |
15"
38 cms |
| Back width |
17 13⁄16"
45.2 cms |
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Stock: 16732
A small Queen Anne period fire basket of excellent quality. This charming basket has a Dutch Baroque fireback with ornate scrollwork borders, centred by a heron. This is mounted on a three bar steel grate and supported by brass cabriole andirons and a brass apron. A wonderful survival!
English, c.1705.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
25 3⁄16"
64 cms |
26 3⁄8"
67 cms |
12 3⁄16"
31 cms |
| Back width |
13 3⁄8"
34 cms |
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Stock: 16380
A fine Georgian serpentine fronted fire basket in brass. The pictorial fireback has a pedimented surmount and possibly depicts Perseus battling the sea monster. The four barred grate is mounted with concave brass spandrels engraved with swagged urns. There is a fine apron with a pierced Greek key and scrollwork design; the whole supported on tapered brass legs with urn finials which are also engraved.
English, c.1760.
Awaiting restoration.
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Height |
Depth |
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31 1⁄8"
79 cms |
37"
94 cms |
17 1⁄4"
44 cms |
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Stock: 16274
A small and charming cast iron Aesthetic Movement fire basket, with a diamond registration mark for 1880. The pedimented back is cast with a foliate design and centred by a sunburst, whilst the apron is cast with sprigs of laurel.
English, 1880.
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Height |
Depth |
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20"
50.7 cms |
31"
78.8 cms |
13"
33 cms |
| Back width |
17"
43.3 cms |
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Stock: 16710
A large and dramatic Reformed Gothic fire basket in cast iron. The most eye catching feature is without doubt the fireback, cast with a dragon being engulfed by flames. This is mounted over a generous basket with a fret apron and supported by andirons terminating in a trefoil style finial.
English, late 19th century.
Provenance: Property from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré.
Awaiting restoration.
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Height |
Depth |
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39 3⁄8"
100 cms |
33 11⁄16"
85.7 cms |
20 1⁄8"
51 cms |
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Stock: 16446
A fine 18th century fire basket. The ornately fireback is cast with cupid astride an eagle with a decorative border, and dated 17--. This is mounted on a three barred grate and a polished bar front, with finely engraved spandrels and urnular finials over a pierced and engraved scrolling apron. This is supported on slender, tapered legs.
English, mid 18th century.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
27 5⁄8"
70 cms |
30 1⁄4"
77 cms |
18 1⁄8"
46 cms |
| Back width |
13 3⁄8"
34 cms |
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Stock: 15368
A small Arts and Crafts three barred cast iron fire grate of organic form, with a curving backplate and standards reminiscent of a shepherd's crook. English, late 19th century.
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Depth |
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20 1⁄2"
52 cms |
20 11⁄16"
52.5 cms |
10 3⁄8"
26.5 cms |
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Stock: 16516
A charming cast iron steel and brass fire basket in the Aesthetic Movement style. The cast iron back is decorated with a sunburst motif, over a foliate tablet, and this is mounted on a balustrade style fire grate in steel. The whole is supported on stylised floral andirons, very much in the Aesthetic movement taste.
English, mid 19th century.
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Height |
Depth |
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32 1⁄4"
82 cms |
28 1⁄4"
72 cms |
15 11⁄16"
40 cms |
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Stock: 16381
A fine Adam style brass & steel serpentine fronted fire basket. The three barred grate is munted with engraved brass shoulders and elegant urnular finials.The basket is raised on tall and slender tapered legs, which are centred by a pierced paterae apron.
English, Circa 1870.
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Height |
Depth |
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29 11⁄16"
75.5 cms |
26"
66 cms |
16 1⁄4"
41.3 cms |
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Stock: 15515
An ornate 19th century cast iron and brass fire basket standing on elegant brass monopedia, surmounted by ringed panther masks. The cast iron back is beautifully cast with foliate decoration within the rounded pediment.
English, registration mark for 1888.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
28 7⁄8"
73.5 cms |
31 1⁄8"
79 cms |
14 5⁄8"
37 cms |
| Back width |
20 1⁄8"
51 cms |
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Stock: 16056
A good quality Georgian style fire basket of minimalist form, the bright steel three barred grate adorned with urnular finials over reeded legs, and a pierced apron.
English, c.1900.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
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36"
91.5 cms |
25 13⁄16"
65.5 cms |
14"
35.5 cms |
| Back width |
18 5⁄8"
47.3 cms |
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Stock: 16447
A small and charming Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire basket, with a central floral rosette to the back, and beautiful scrolling legs with brass finials.
English, late 19th century.
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Height |
Depth |
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22 13⁄16"
58 cms |
23"
58.3 cms |
13 3⁄8"
34 cms |
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Stock: 16248
A fine neoclassical fire basket in steel in the George II manner, with elongated finials and a pierced apron.
English, late 19th century.
Provenance: Westvale, Nailwell, Bath. The former home of Baron and Lady Craigmyle.
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Height |
Depth |
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31 7⁄8"
81 cms |
17 7⁄8"
45.5 cms |
16 1⁄2"
42 cms |
| Back width |
21 1⁄4"
54 cms |
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Stock: 16000
An imposing nineteenth-century fire basket with a three barred grate and a brass apron flanked by large turned brass andirons, topped with spherical brass finials.
English, c.1880.
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Height |
Depth |
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32 1⁄2"
82.5 cms |
28"
71 cms |
18 7⁄8"
48 cms |
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Stock: 16223
A large and imposing Jacobean Revival fire basket in cast iron, with a cartouche back and c scroll decoration which framed the latticed front bars. This is supported on large baluster andirons over splayed feet. English, circa 1870.
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Height |
Depth |
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43 1⁄8"
109.5 cms |
28 11⁄16"
73 cms |
18 7⁄8"
48 cms |
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Stock: 16310
A large Victorian cast iron fire basket with brass detailing. The back of broken pediment form, is cast with laurel sprigs and a central rosette. The four barred grate is surmounted by brass baluster finials and supported by large lion paw andirons.
English, c.1880.
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Height |
Depth |
| External |
37 13⁄16"
96 cms |
30 1⁄2"
77.5 cms |
18 1⁄2"
47 cms |
| Back Width |
18 1⁄2"
47 cms |
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Stock: 15619
A charming William IV cast iron fire basket in a shape reminiscent of a Savonarola chair, adorned with ringed lion masks.
English, c.1830.
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Height |
Depth |
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24 13⁄16"
63 cms |
28 11⁄16"
73 cms |
12 3⁄16"
31 cms |
| Back width |
18 1⁄8"
46 cms |
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Stock: 14151
An antique cast and wrought iron fire basket, very much in the manner of Robert Adam. The one piece cast iron front, decorated with lozenges containing wheat sheaths is centred by a curved bottomed four bar grate above a fluted apron. This is flanked by oval paterae topped off by urn finials, supported on tapering square legs enriched with bell flowers on ball feet.
English, circa 1780.
Note, the original arched cast iron fireback has cracked in the past, this is not uncommon on fire baskets of this date. It has an early strapped and riveted repair on the back and is stable and usable for burning wood. The original back could be recast and replaced if desired.
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Height |
Depth |
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34 1⁄4"
87 cms |
34 5⁄8"
88 cms |
13 3⁄16"
33.5 cms |
| Back width |
17 11⁄16"
45 cms |
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Stock: 15784
A small 19th century cast iron fire basket, with an arched pediment back decorated with a central floral rosette.
English, c.1890.
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Height |
Depth |
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16 1⁄8"
41 cms |
22 3⁄8"
57 cms |
10 3⁄16"
26 cms |
| Back width |
13"
33 cms |
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Stock: 15188
An unusual cast iron fire grate, its andirons cast in the form of dragons with ringed mouths, which support three bars, the central bar ornately twisted.
English, c.1840.
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Height |
Depth |
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27 5⁄8"
70 cms |
20 3⁄8"
51.7 cms |
14 3⁄8"
36.5 cms |
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Stock: 15682
An unusual and compact cast iron Renaissance Revival fire basket, the arched pediment back decorated with an armorial cartouche and faceted andirons.
English, c.1860.
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Height |
Depth |
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28 11⁄16"
73 cms |
29 1⁄2"
75 cms |
15 11⁄16"
40 cms |
| Back width |
26 3⁄8"
67 cms |
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Stock: 15661
A large cast iron and polished brass fire basket in the neo-classical style, the arched pediment back decorated with laurel sprays and scrolled acanthus corners. Below this, the four barred grate is flanked by neoclassical urnular andirons and is framed by a pierced and scrolled apron.
English, Circa 1880.
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Height |
Depth |
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33 11⁄16"
85.5 cms |
27 5⁄8"
70 cms |
17 1⁄4"
44 cms |
| Back Width |
18 11⁄16"
47.5 cms |
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Stock: 13344
Antique cast iron fire basket, supported on brass baluster andirons on scrolled feet. The grate, has unusual bars reminiscent of the Aesthetic movement, and a tall decorative back.
English, c.1890.
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Height |
Depth |
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34 5⁄8"
88 cms |
29 7⁄8"
76 cms |
18 1⁄2"
47 cms |
| Back Width |
16 7⁄8"
43 cms |
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Stock: 13110
A simple and elegant steel fire basket in Adam style with urn finial details and a pierced apron.
English, c.1900.
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Height |
Depth |
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30 1⁄4"
77 cms |
19 11⁄16"
50 cms |
14 5⁄8"
37 cms |
| Back width |
19 1⁄8"
48.5 cms |
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Stock: 15669
A charming Aesthetic Movement fire grate with a central sunflower radiating from the shaped back plate, which is echoed by the finely cast brass sunflower finials crowning the andirons. These frame the front bars, which are elegantly bowed, and just beneath them are delicate fan spandrels.
English, c.1890.
The sunflower was considered the emblem of the Aesthetic Movement in Britain, its proponents believing it to signify lasting happiness and adoration – key principles of aestheticism. The movement embodied the principle of Art for Art's sake, and focused on beauty and harmony in its purest visual form.
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Depth |
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24 3⁄8"
62 cms |
27"
68.5 cms |
13 3⁄8"
34 cms |
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Stock: 15629
A large 19th century fire basket with a simply arched Aesthetic movement back, centred by a sunflower motif. The grate is flanked by two baluster andirons resting on scroll feet.
English, c.1890.
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Height |
Depth |
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35"
89 cms |
23 3⁄8"
59.5 cms |
19 11⁄16"
50 cms |
| Back width |
19 11⁄16"
50 cms |
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Stock: 15302
An unusual 19th century cast iron fire basket of exceptional quality with applied armorials and a Latin motto which reads LUX TUA VIA MEA, or Thy Light is My Way. This motto is associated with the Blount family, and this fire basket was acquired from Mawley Hall in Shropshire, their family seat. Likely to have been made on the estate.
English, c.1870.
Provenance: Mawley Hall, Shropshire.
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Depth |
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37 1⁄8"
94.2 cms |
35 11⁄16"
90.7 cms |
16 7⁄8"
43 cms |
| Back width |
27 3⁄8"
69.7 cms |
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Stock: 15660
A 19th century cast iron fire basket in the Baronial style, fronted by an imposing pair of monopodia wolfound andirons with rings in their mouths. The grate is further embellished with tie baton bars and a decorative backplate surmounted by three pronged finials.
English, c.1870.
A similar grate can be seen at Charles Dickens' Eastgate House, Rochester, Kent.
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Depth |
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24 13⁄16"
63 cms |
30 7⁄8"
78.5 cms |
14 13⁄16"
37.5 cms |
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Stock: 15709
An unusual cast iron Arts and Crafts fire basket, with andirons reminiscent of Gothic tracery and a gently arched back.
English, c.1890.
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Depth |
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30 11⁄16"
78 cms |
20 11⁄16"
52.5 cms |
14 3⁄8"
36.5 cms |
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Stock: 15659
A Georgian style fire grate, embellished with a pierced brass apron decorated with a Vitruvian scroll pattern.
English, early 20th century.
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Depth |
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31 1⁄2"
80 cms |
24 13⁄16"
63 cms |
18 1⁄2"
47 cms |
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Stock: 15658
A Neoclassical Georgian style fire basket with a pierced bronze apron and elegantly tapered andirons.
English, Circa 1890.
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Height |
Depth |
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29 7⁄8"
76 cms |
19 11⁄16"
50 cms |
14 5⁄8"
37 cms |
| Back width |
18 7⁄8"
48 cms |
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Stock: 15620
An Edwardian neoclassical fire basket with a bow front three bar grate above an elegantly pierced apron, engraved with a floral and foliate decoration featuring two dragons. The columnar andirons are surmounted steeple finials.
English, early 20th century.
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Height |
Depth |
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31 1⁄8"
79 cms |
27 3⁄16"
69 cms |
15 11⁄16"
40 cms |
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Stock: 13234
A substantial cast iron Georgian style fire basket with a sun burst backplate set above a panel of three festooned rosette paterae. The two barred grate with four large traditional urn finials above the simple cut apron and with etched andiron supports on small bun feet.
English, circa 1870.
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Height |
Depth |
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37"
94 cms |
36"
91.5 cms |
18 7⁄8"
48 cms |
| Back width |
22"
56 cms |
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52 13⁄16"
134 cms |
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Fire Baskets: The History
Fire baskets have been used for millennia.
In the UK, the first example of a fire basket being used is from the Iron Age Period, and this is currently on display at The British Museum. It is a simple open fire basket, where logs rest inside the bars, providing heat and also a place for cooking.
Fast forward to the 17th century, where the use of a fire basket for open fires became mandatory after the great fire of London.
17th century fire log baskets are very rare and today, the vast majority of antique fire baskets for sale are either Georgian, Regency or Victorian.
Updating Antique Fire Grates and Baskets for Modern Use
Fire grates and baskets can be updated for more modern use in the home today. Most of our antique fire baskets can be converted to a gas fire basket, where the grid used for burning wood or coal is simply cut and a gas fire basket unit is placed inside it.
This can then have a manual switch or a remote control for you to control the fire. This is perfect if you have antique fireplaces and you want your fire baskets to be period too.
Whether you have a cast iron fire basket, or a steel fire basket, there are suitable conversion options for you:
- Ethanol burners are a good option if you don’t have a fireplace flue and want decorative flames.
- However, gas fire baskets are the superior option if you are also looking for a heat source! Both have the flexibility to be used with both large and small fire baskets.
Whether you are looking for a Victorian fire basket or something a little earlier, our large stock of antique fire baskets should have something for you. If you are looking for something specific, please contact us and we would be delighted to assist!