19th-century brass fireplace threshold bar

Antique brass fireplace bar - Decorated with lions and 18th-century motifs. Superb antique fireplace bar in cast brass, richly decorated in a neoclassical style / 18th century. It rests on two sculpted supports in the shape of stylised lions, with finely detailed paws. Each end is topped with an elegant gadrooned vase with a lid, bringing balance and presence to the whole. The central crossbar features an openwork decoration of scrolls and foliage, enhanced in its centre by a refined ornamental motif inspired by Louis XVI vocabulary: acanthus leaves, garlands, and a small sculpted bow. The whole is made of brass with a beautiful antique patina, offering a luminous gilding and authentic charm. A piece that is both elegant, decorative, and functional, ideal for dressing an antique fireplace, perfect for adding character to a hearth. For classic interiors, country houses, or character homes. In good general condition, with signs of oxidation, use, and patina consistent with the age of the item. Height 30.5cm. Adjustable width from 92 to 108cm. Depth: Brass only 7.5cm. With metal support bars: 10cm. All metal parts can be unscrewed for removal. Weight 4.5kg.