A large and unusually tall 19th Century Regency pierced polished brass serpentine fire grate, with elaborate etched urn finials, all supported on tapered legs. To the centre, a pierced serpentine brass apron with etchings of swags and drops, directly above, curved wings showing further etchings with a high relief continuous beading.
 
The tall cast iron fireback decorated with a central scallop shell flanked with mythical sea creatures below, three delicate putti joyfully playing under a tree. An almost identical fire grate was in the Etruscan Room of Home House, Portman Square, London.
 
English early 19th century. 1815c
 
Cast fireback width : 595mm
 
Dimensions: 
Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
Style: 
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: 
Brass,Iron,Cast,Polished
Place of Origin: 
England
Period: 
1810-1819
Date of Manufacture: 
1815c
Condition: 
Fair. Wear consistent with age and use.