Fireplace accessory - Copper, Brass - Carbon Extinguisher

19th-Century coal fire extinguisher in copper, brass, and ceramic – a collection piece with soul

Majestic and singular, this 19th-century coal fire extinguisher embodies the functional elegance of an era when even utilitarian objects were conceived with art and character. Made of copper in a warm reddish tone, 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, of symmetrical and curvilinear design, are capped with glazed ceramic details, a rarity that adds a decorative and refined touch, evoking the bourgeois taste for the ornamental. The golden brass on the lid, base, and embellishments provides contrast and brightness, with fine turning work that enhances its classic silhouette.

This piece stands out not only for its aesthetics: it is a testimony to domestic engineering of the 19th century, when coal was a heat source and extinguishers were objects of safety and prestige. Ideal as a decorative object, museum piece, or focal element in soulful interiors, this extinguisher blends history, material nobility, and a sculptural presence that does not go unnoticed.

Condition: Excellent structural conservation, with preserved original patina. Ceramic intact.
Origin: Europe, circa 1880.

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