Fireplace accessory - Copper, Brass - Carbon Extinguisher

19th-century coal extinguisher in copper, brass, and ceramic – a collectible piece with soul

Majestic and singular, this nineteenth-century carbon fire extinguisher embodies the functional elegance of an era when even utilitarian objects were conceived with art and character. Made in warm reddish copper, its bulbous body retains a natural patina that reveals decades of history and use, with bluish and purplish hues that add visual depth and authenticity.

The side handles, with a symmetrical and curved design, are finished with enameled ceramic details, a rarity that adds a decorative and refined touch, evoking bourgeois taste for ornament. The gilded brass on the lid, base, and embellishments provides contrast and luminosity, with delicate turning work that enhances its classic silhouette.

This piece not only stands out for its aesthetics: it is a testament to 19th-century domestic engineering, when coal was a source of heat and extinguishers, objects of security and prestige. Ideal as a decorative object, a museum piece, or a central element in interiors with soul, this extinguisher combines history, the nobility of materials, and a sculptural presence that does not go unnoticed.

Condition: Excellent structural preservation, with the original patina preserved. Ceramics intact.
Origin: Europe, circa 1880.

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