European, acquired in Argentina, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An elaborate wrought iron hearth rack, known in French as an archelle, with a wide arched frame and dense curvilinear scrollwork that branches outward like stylized foliage. The main rack is fitted with five hanging hooks along the lower rail for suspending fireplace tools, and it is accompanied by a smaller matching rack with a single hook and a spike on the reverse for mounting directly to a wall or chimney breast. Included are three long iron tools with three-pronged fork tips, each finished with a looped handle for hanging when not in use. The dark iron surface and lively hand-forged spirals give the set a strong decorative presence while remaining functional for the hearth. Size of large rack: 21.5" W x 20" H (54.6 cm x 50.8 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's

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Item # 195718

  • Condition: A prong on a fork is loose and not attached. Patina and oxidation from age and use by a fire with soot and mineral deposits. Would make a great wall decoration.

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by Artemis Fine Arts
June 25, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
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