The fender is like a frame on a painting; together with andirons they complete the fireplace focal point.

Cast brass fenders in serpentine forms or D-end forms are the earliest American fenders. They are constructed of layered cast brass backed with iron for strength. They have elaborate designs; some even have an eagle or shield motif.

In colonial America the wire and brass fenders were popular because of their beauty and practicality. The fenders were constructed of wrought iron frames with sheet brass wrapped over domed iron top rails. The iron frame was laced with wire to form a rigid fireplace screen having an attractive design. Tall wire and brass fenders were constructed to protect children and pets as well as property from the fire. Some early wire and brass fenders had serpentine curved fronts. Most had the D-curve ends with a straight front. The best wire and brass fenders were both serpentine in motif and had brass finals. These finals were seamed like andirons and were fastened to the iron upright stiles of the fender frame.

As time pasted American craftsmen used more sophisticated machines to construct fenders of sheet brass, which could be intricately worked with fancy designs. Cast brass feet in various designs were attached to the fender's bottom edge.  This formal style brass fender was popular during the Classical Period in America.

Below are just a few items from our always evolving inventory. Click on the image for a larger view and call us for more information regarding a specific item.

fend55

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Date: Circa 1820-1830
Item Number: FEND55
Dimensions: 45"W X 20"D X 27½"H

fend54

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Date: Circa 1820-1830
Item Number: FEND54
Dimensions: 53"W X 18"D X 13½"H

fend53

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Date: Circa 1830
Item Number: FEND53
Dimensions: 53½"W X 20½"D X 11½"H

fend52

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Date: Circa 1810
Item Number: FEND52
Dimensions: 56"W X 15"D X 10½"H

fend51

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Date: Circa 1820-1830
Item Number: FEND51
Dimensions: 51½"W X 15½"D X 14½"H

fend50

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Date: Circa 1830
Item Number: FEND50
Dimensions: 49"W X 15"D X 12"H

fend49

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Date: Circa 1800 (Large Crib Fender)
Item Number: FEND49
Dimensions: 60"W X 17"D X 30"H  

fend47

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Date: Circa 1830
Item Number: FEND47
Dimensions: 43"W X 14"D X 10"H  

fend46

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Date: Circa 1830
Item Number: FEND46
Dimensions: 42"W X 13"D X 10"H

fend45

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Date: Circa 1860
Item Number: FEND45
Dimensions: 54"W X 15"D X 17"H
 

fend44

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Date: Circa 1860
Item Number: FEND44
Dimensions: 57"W X 20 ½"D X 24"H
Inside Dimension: 43"W

fend43

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Date: Circa 1860
Item Number: FEND43
Dimensions: 42"W X 12"D X 9 ½"

fend42

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Date: Circa 1800
Item Number: FEND42
Dimensions: 52"W X 19 ½"D X 11"H

fend39

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Date: Circa 1750
Item Number: FEND39
Dimensions: 66"W X 12"D X 10"H

fend38

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Date: Circa 1750
Item Number: FEND38
Dimensions: 56"W X 16"D X 10"H

fend36

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Date: Circa 1800
Item Number: FEND36
Dimensions: 48"W X 12 ½"D X 14"H

fend30

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Date: Circa 1830
Item Number: FEND30
Dimensions: 43 ½"W X 11"D X 10 ½"H

fend30

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Date: Circa 1800
Item Number: FEND29
Dimensions: 47"W X 12 ½"D X 8 ½"H

fend27

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Date: Circa 1800
Item Number: FEND27
Dimensions: 44 ½"W X 14 ½"D X 11"H

fend24

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Date: Circa 1800
Item Number: FEND24
Dimensions: 44 ½"W X 13"D X 12"H

fend20

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Date: Circa 1830
Item Number: FEND20
Dimensions: 46"W X 10"D X 8"H

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