Galleon Ship Brass Fireside Companion Set, UK - Stand with 3 Tools

A sculptural galleon rises from the waves, sails billowing, rigging taut—the sort of hearth piece that turns tending the fire into a small ceremony. Cast in warm brass, this British fireside companion set holds three tools on a dramatic, ship-form stand. Time has left an atmospheric mix of polish and verdigris in the crevices, giving the metal depth and the presence of an heirloom.

Shaped in post-war Britain’s love affair with statement brass, figural stands like ships and knights appeared in stylish pubs and cottages throughout the 1960s–1970s. This nautical example celebrates the country’s maritime heritage—functional sculpture for the hearth.

What’s included

• Shovel (ash scoop): curved brass pan with ship-finial handle.

• Brush (hearth whisk): dense natural bristles set in a brass ferrule for sweeping ash.

• Tongs: scissor-style brass tongs for repositioning small logs or coals.

• Stand: cast-brass galleon with integrated hanging rail.

Details

• Era & origin: United Kingdom, c. 1960s

• Materials: brass (cast stand and hardware; sheet-formed shovel); natural bristle brush

• Dimensions: stand 15.5" H × 11.5" W × 6" D; tools approx. 11" L each

Condition
Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear—subtle dings, polish marks, and handsome patina/verdigris in recesses. Bristles show light, even use. Solid, stable, and display-ready.

Care
Leave the patina for character, or brighten with a non-abrasive brass polish (avoid the bristles).