Made out of cast iron and highly ornate it has been painted with a high temperature enamel. The poker is quite old, but probably made decades later than the tool holder.
The detail of the casting tends to hide tiny amounts of missing paint. This piece has been repainted since these photographs have been taken.
It appears the tool holder is made from three separate pieces held together with a slotted screw and two square nuts.
The square nut on the left appears to be a replacement to the original.
Cannot be sure what the number "20" stamped on the bottom means.
Upon casual examination there does not appear to be any chips or cracks. Missing paint is more apparent in this picture. Again, it has been repainted since these photographs have been taken.
Could not find any markings to indicate a manufacturer.
Flash photography makes the tool holder look dirty. This is not actually the case.
The coiled poker appears to be made from steel and is magnetic. Do not believe this would be a material used in the late 19th century.
Victorian Fireplace Wood Stove Tool Holder, Circa 1890's
A collection of images from a late 19th century fireplace or wood stove tool holder. Comes with a poker that was probably manufactured in the 1930's.
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Valued in the range of $50 - $125.