Historical information

Sets of vintage fire irons or tools were used to maintain a fire and clean a fireplace. They usually consisted of three or four items, sometimes on a vertical stand.

Physical description

A 20th century set of four wrought iron fire irons hanging on a heavy steel base square stand with the main rod riveted to the base. All have turned lined brass handles with a knob at the top. Included are: one poker with a pointy end, one dustpan or shovel, one wire brush and a pair of tongs.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Taiwan