Why You’ll Love It
Complete your miniature hearth with this beautifully handcrafted 1:12 scale Gothic Revival fireplace grate, expertly fashioned from brass with an intricate openwork design. Featuring delicate pointed finials, pierced tracery, and elegant architectural details, this vintage fire basket captures the distinctive character of Victorian Gothic fireplaces while serving as a striking focal point within any period interior.
The grate includes a removable bed of realistic coals positioned before a traditional black fireback, allowing the fireplace to be displayed either ready for a glowing fire or empty as desired. Its finely executed metalwork and authentic construction make it a wonderful addition for collectors seeking historically inspired architectural accessories.
Perfect for a Victorian drawing room, Gothic Revival manor, Tudor library, English country house, castle great hall, formal sitting room, gentleman's study, or historic miniature estate.
Details
Materials: Brass
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1½" tall × 2½" long
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Part of our Private Collection
Please Note this listing includes: The fireplace grate only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
