{"product_id":"a-17th-century-bone-flaming-torch-hearth-brush","title":"A 17th Century Bone ‘Flaming Torch’ Hearth Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 17th Century Bone ‘Flaming Torch’ Hearth Brush – Works of Art \/ Fireplace Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare and intriguing 17th Century bone ‘Flaming Torch’ hearth brush hails from the Netherlands and dates to around 1680. Showcasing the decorative sensibilities and accomplished craftsmanship of the Dutch Golden Age, this fireplace tool is a testament to both utility and refined aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Netherlands\u003cbr\u003eDate: Circa 1680\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Polished bone with horse hair\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Length 66 cm (26 ins)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, fine surface with period patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 17th century, Dutch artisans excelled in producing functional domestic objects imbued with artistic merit. This bone hearth brush, fashioned as a turned staff composed of sectional bones and terminating in a horse hair “flame,” reflects the same attention to detail and inventiveness seen in pieces held within major museum collections, such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Its unique form references both classical motifs and the practical needs of the period’s grand interiors, providing an evocative connection to the age’s decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisite hand-turned bone sections, creating an elegant staff reminiscent of a flaming torch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely worked with a smoothly polished finish, exemplifying Dutch craftsmanship of the era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse hair flame detail offers not only visual flair but effective utility for tending the hearth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive “torch” design sets it apart from standard 17th century fireplace tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 17th Century bone hearth brush carries considerable collecting value due to its rarity, unusual form, and excellent state of preservation. Its distinctive silhouette and choice of materials render it highly desirable to collectors of period fireplace tools as well as connoisseurs of Dutch works of art. Suitable for prominent display, the piece would serve as a focal point within a period interior, decorative arts collection, or alongside other fine Dutch furnishings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether appreciated as an exceptional example of 17th century Dutch decorative artistry or as a remarkable addition to a fireplace tools collection, this bone ‘Flaming Torch’ hearth brush stands out for its historical character and enduring visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collection TH10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51291090288977,"sku":"4240","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/0W2A1560.png?v=1750760614","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/a-17th-century-bone-flaming-torch-hearth-brush","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}