Dolphin Andirons
Pair of Antique Solid Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of Antique solid brass Dolphin andirons. Beautifully chased brass dolphins with nice
Category
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
Large Iron North Wind and Dolphin Andirons
Located in Tarrytown, NY
From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Large iron, north wind and dolphin andirons
Category
1990s Andirons
Materials
Iron
French Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Poseidon Dolphin Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Westport, CT
Edgar Brandt style antique French bronze Poseidon dolphin andirons, with twisted iron log arms.
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Greek Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of solid brass and irons Dolphins andirons by Virginia Metalcrafters.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of English Brass Intertwined Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finials. C. 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass intertwined dolphin andirons with flanking flame finials, matching urn finial
Category
Antique 1830s English George IV Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 24 in W 11 in D 20 in
Pair of French Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French brass andirons with flame finial top, tapered column with chased acanthus supported
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Colonial Williamsburg Serpentine Fender with Dolphin Andirons
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Asheville, NC
Serpentine shaped pierced work, polished brass fire fender, pair of andirons with left and right
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair Dolphin and Sailing Ship American Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of large c. 1850 cast iron andirons. The andiron shaft is composed of a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Andirons
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Brass Nautical Style Anchor Andirons with Dolphins
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
dolphins at the base and rope all represented in excellent castings.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Brass Intertwined Dolphin & Ship Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with perched flanking ships, intertwined dolphins, matching finial
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 17.5 in W 10.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Antique Figural Gilt Bronze Stylized Dolphin or Fish Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique gilt bronze andirons are unsigned, but believed to have originated from Europe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American polished steel and brass andirons with flanking oval ship medallion finials
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique French Second Empire Figural Bronze Andirons with Dolphin Finials 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons
Materials
Bronze
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 15 in
Pair of American Brass and Iron Dolphin Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass decorative dolphin fire place andirons with flanking heads, scrolled
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 15 in W 10.25 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Andirons with Dolphin and Putti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
depicting dolphins and putties. A pair of Fleur-de-Lys topping the obelisks.
The pair of andirons are in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Andirons
Materials
Bronze
H 25.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Italian Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron hand chased bronze andirons adorned by mythological figures with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Andirons
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Bronze Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a semi clad maiden finial over various Renaissance motifs on dolphin form supports.
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Sculptural Andirons After Pierre Legrain
By Pierre-Emile Legrain
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of heavy cast bronze sculptural andirons in the form of a swordfish or dolphin in the manner
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Chenets or Andirons Beautifully Adorned
Located in Savannah, GA
A unique pair of 19th century chenets or andirons beautifully decorated with urns, cherubs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Pair French 19th Century Bronze Figural Bronze Chenets, Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
pair of andirons with dolphin fish as the base holding a urn with three winged griffons, birds maybe
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century French Baroque Bronze Chenets / Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of late 19th century French Baroque bronze chenets / andirons
Beautifully decorated with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Andirons
Materials
Bronze
1920s Black Cast Iron Andirons with Figures of a Hybrid Atlas over a Caduceus
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of unusual large antique andirons each having a figure of a hybrid atlas over a
Category
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Andirons
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 34.5 in W 14.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Antique French Bronze Chenets “Aux Dauphins” Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare pair of French bronze andirons is from the period of Louis XIV (1643-1715), which in
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Metal
Ornate Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A beautifully-made pair of brass English andirons, with gadrooned urns surmounted by flame-topped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Brass, Iron
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Small, Elegant French Fireplace Screen, Handmade, New, 17" to 25" Wide
Located in Amerongen, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made. And they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
Important advantage of this type of fire scr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Ch...
Materials
Iron
H 19.69 in W 26.78 in D 0.4 in
Orig. CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH, Lowcountry Cypress & Cast Iron, Dk. Green, 4 ft.
Located in Charleston, SC
This is the BIRLANT exclusive original CHARLESTON BATTERY BENCH with heaviest weight cast iron sides made from the 19th century original pattern and durable South Carolina cypress s...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Materials
Enamel, Iron
H 28 in W 48 in D 23 in
Verdigris Wind Chime in the style of Paolo Soleri and Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb, Paolo Soleri
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist Verdigris bronze wind chimes from the 1970's. This intriguing chime features five hanging pipes of various lengths, which create a calming tone when the wind blows. Perfect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Very Fine 19th Century Gilt Brass Dolphin Italian Carrara Marble Coffee Table
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important 19th century gilt brass Dolphin base French marble coffee or cocktail table
A truly sublime table, the base is ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This cast iron piece features a statuary male Chinese guardian Lion (Foo Dog) proudly balancing both hands atop an embroidered ball, representing supremacy over the world. A traditio...
Category
20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Academic nudes painter - 20th century figure drawing - Pencil paper Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (c. 1920) - Academic male nude.
26 x 23 cm without frame, 29 x 26 cm with frame.
Charcoal drawing on paper, in a wooden frame.
Condition report: Paper and drawing ...
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
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H 11.42 in W 10.24 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and unique late 19th-early 20th century gilt bronze Cartel clock
By François Linke
The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with rams heads and c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 43 in W 17 in D 9 in
Flint Brass Co. Wind Chimes Often Misattributed to Walter Lamb. USA, 1960’s
By Walter Lamb, Paolo Soleri
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Flint Brass Co. Verdigris Bronze Wind Chimes, USA, 1960's. The tallest bronze chime measures 14.63". Often Attributed to Walter Lamb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron Mistletoe paperweight by Edgar Brandt.
In French this model is called Boule de Gui.
Wrought iron with chromed finish. France 1921.
We have a pair available...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Gold Stone Butterflies Vase
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Namikawa Yasuyuki, 1845 to 1927, a rare antique Japanese, late Meiji era, enamel vase. The vase has an urn shaped body and a wide fluted neck. The body of the vase is a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Antique Gilt Paris Porcelain Table Snuff Box or Round Casket by Bloch & Bourdois
By Bloch & Bourdois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A compelling round 19th century Paris porcelain box by Bloch and Bourdois.
With raised gold decoration, hand-painted vignettes and floral sprays, and a gilt bronze mount.
Base ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.38 in Dm 3.75 in
Antique Iron Bulldog Dog Children's Piggy Money Bank Painted in Brown, 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique cast iron bulldog piggy bank. Created in the 1920s, this piece is painted in brown and cream. And would make a fabulous addition to a nursery or child's room. A slot is lo...
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Cast Iron Figural Andirons. Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron squatting figural andirons of man and woman with original dog legs. Mid 19th Century
Category
Antique 1840s American Andirons
Antique Qajar Period Persian Papier Machê Snuff Box Depicting Chovgan or Polo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Persian papier machê snuff box.
Consisting of a lacquered papier machê with decoration to the lid and all 4 sides.
The lid of the box depicts numerous men on ho...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Paper
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
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1870's Bradley and Hubbard Dolphin Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful graphic cast iron dolphin form andirons , patent 1868.
Stamped B&H on back.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
Brass Fireplace Ornament Dolphin Chenet Andirons
Located in Tulsa, OK
spiraling figural dolphins on pedestals. There are finials to tops of fluted rods. Great Chenets or Andirons
Category
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bronze Figural Andirons Renaissance Style, 19th Century
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
A pair of classical figures, Caesar Augustus and Spartakus nude, both supported by a pair dolphins
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920s Dolphin Andirons
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This is a unique pair of dolphin andirons, I've never seen this pattern before and think it was a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Andirons
Materials
Brass
Seahorse and Dolphins Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seahorse and dolphins andirons 1930s in bronze and cast iron from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Pair Tall Brass Dolphin Andirons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large brass dolphin motiff andirons.
Category
Vintage 1950s Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Continental Dolphin Andirons
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of bold Continental polished steel and wrought iron dolphin and trident motif andirons.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Andirons
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dolphin Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of unusual and beautifully designed neoclassical style dolphin-form andirons in bronze, the
Category
Antique 1880s American Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of 19th century cast iron dolphin-form andirons, scrolled form on a plinth base. Most likely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of 19th century cast iron dolphin-form andirons, scrolled form on a plinth base. Most likely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
pr of large 19th c Dolphin andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c French dolphin chenets. bronze dore beautiful detail
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Brass Dolphin Andirons, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with flame finial tops, flanking intertwined dolphins, matching log
Category
Antique 1870s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Stunning Pair of Large 20th Century Iron and Steel Baroque Dolphin Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Baroque style andirons that are detailed with entwined dolphins
Category
Early 20th Century European Baroque Andirons
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Louis XIV andirons made of bronze and wrought iron. The dolphins are symbol for the
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs with Dolphins
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Louis XIV andirons made of bronze.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Empire Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Dolphin Head Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 27.5 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
17th C Spanish Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rustic 17th C Spanish andirons with etched and ringed ball finials on decorative hand-wrought iron
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Andirons
Bronze Cherub andirons, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of antique, solid brass sculptural cherub andirons holding twin cornucopia and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Andirons, circa 1850
Located in Pasadena, CA
Louis XV style andirons depicting dolphins, heavily detailed.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Andirons
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Pair Of French Bronze Chenet (Andirons)
Located in London, GB
, dolphins and flambe, the supports at the back in iron.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Pair of Antique Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of antique silvered bronze andirons has highly detailed repousse of floral and foliate
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV andirons. The andirons are made of bronze and wrought iron. They
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Gilt Bronze Andirons by Bouhon Freres, Paris 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These stunning andirons done by Bouhon Freres date to the second half of the 1800s. They represent
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
H 31.5 in W 14.88 in D 25.25 in
A Pair of French Late Empire Brass Chenets
Located in Atlanta, GA
harnessed dolphins
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass Dolphin-Form Andirons
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of andiron by Bradley and Hubbard have been professionally polished and lacquered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Fireplace Tools ...
Materials
Brass, Iron
Virginia Metalcrafters Firetools with Dolphin Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish neo-classical revival set of fireplace tools and andirons have never been previously
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Fireplace Tools and Chim...
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Bronze Neoclassical Style Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Andirons of Classic form having male busts, bows and quivers, swags and dolphin form bases. We have
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze
Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of gilt dolphin andirons or bookends. The pieces are spectacular to look at and are the
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Metal, Gold
Dolphin Andirons, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1886-1900
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bradley & Hubbard Dolphin andirons,
Meriden, Connecticut,
circa 1886-1900.
The pair of cast
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 14.25 in W 10.25 in D 20.25 in
Pair of American Whimsical Castiron Dolphin Shaped Andirons
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of whimsical castiron dolphin shaped andirons. United-States.
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Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Pair Antique Neoclassical Figural Bronze Andirons with Urns & Dolphin, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique Neoclassical polished bronze andirons featuring ebonized highlights, figural
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Bronze
H 24.5 in W 11 in D 22 in
Pair Brass Figures Of Cherubs Riding Dolphins
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast brass double-sided table or shelf ornaments of cherubs riding dolphins. Could also be
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Vintage 1940s American Andirons
Materials
Brass
Notable Pair of Antique Dore Bronze Dolphin Form Chenets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent pair of antique Chenets in Dolphin Form and contrasting red gold/ gold finish. Classic
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Andirons
Materials
Bronze
Pair Continental Dolphin Brass Andirons Chenets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair solid brass Dolphin (fish) fireplace neoclassic style andirons or chenets with iron/brass legs
Category
Vintage 1950s European Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Dolphin Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Each of solid brass casting with iron log support.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and C...
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th-20th Century Black Iron Dolphin Andirons with Flame Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th-20th century black iron dolphin andirons with flame finial.
Category
Early 20th Century Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Dolphin Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Silvered Metal Andirons
Category
Vintage 1960s French Andirons
Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
an outstanding pair of antique cast iron andirons with beautiful dolphins spiralling around the
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
Brass Anchor Andirons
Located in Southampton, NY
A pair of solid brass anchor form andirons with dolphins, rope and shell motif and smaller anchor
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Andirons
Massive Pair of French Gilt Bronze Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A huge pair of gilt bronze andirons done in the French Regence period style. Featuring cherubs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of American Reeded Brass Andirons Circa 1920
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Pair of American Reeded Brass Andirons with winged dolphin and foliate decoration on stylized paw
Category
Early 20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Bronze Chenets / Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome pair of early 19th Century Italian bronze andirons / chenets on sepentine bases
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Four 19th Century Solid Brass Dolphin Ormolu Mounts, French, circa 1890
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of four solid brass dolphins previously removed from a pair of fancy French 19th century
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in New York City, NY
Dolphin Andirons by Bradley and Hubbard from 1870
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A large pair of cast iron andirons with good sculptured detail incorporating dolphins and scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century British Andirons
Materials
Iron
Monumental Pair of French Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Large mirrored pair of French gilt bronze figural chenets or andirons featuring classicaly inspired
Category
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Andirons
Materials
Bronze
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Dolphin Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of dolphin andirons available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique dolphin andirons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Dolphin andirons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Dolphin andirons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many dolphin andirons are appealing in their simplicity, but Bradley & Hubbard, Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. and Virginia Metalcrafters produced popular dolphin andirons that are worth a look.
How Much are Dolphin Andirons?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,655, while they’re typically $415 on the low end and $12,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right andirons for You
A set of antique or vintage andirons is a staple accessory, part of the fireplace tools you’ll want to collect for keeping a neat and elegant fireplace in your home.
Using andirons in a fireplace elevates the fire, ensuring more air can get to the logs thus keeping a fire burning longer. Andirons also encourage ventilation and may also prevent smoke from working its way into your living room or bedroom.
Think of these accessories as part of an upright metal support system to optimize your fire. Antique andirons are basically u-shaped brackets with a curved end that come in pairs and are largely quite simple in structure, but the design of this household necessity has improved over time. Outwardly decorative andirons have become available since their debut because one should never underestimate the style quotient of an attractive hearth.
Andirons, which earned the nickname “firedogs” given their similarity in form to a pair of upright canines, are believed to be the oldest fireplace furnishings. They have been used broadly since at least the late Iron Age. Before iron became the material of choice, stone andirons did a suitable job of balancing the logs in a fire and adding a sense of symmetry to the hearth. Fire baskets, like the combination of andirons and a grate, afforded an opportunity to layer logs in a fire rather than delicately stacking them on andirons.
Today, andirons can be found in bronze and brass, too, which contrast wonderfully with a mantel carved from dark marble, for example, and add dimension to what might otherwise be a subdued space. And while people aren’t cooking in the fireplace anymore, andirons’ spit hooks offered an opportunity to roast meat or rest the pokers that you typically would’ve kept fireside.
During the Renaissance, andirons became especially ornate and even figurative, taking on human forms as well as marine life such as dolphins. Art Deco–era andirons are particularly exquisite. While the accessories are frequently characterized by rich geometric angles and sculptural curves, attributes that we know of most Art Deco furniture, artisans of the period also looked to what was by then a long tradition of designing andirons in the shape of animals and reptiles.
Adding fashionable antique or vintage andirons will not only improve the quality of a fire but can also elevate your space as well as the fireside experience. Find modern andirons, Art Nouveau andirons and other varieties today on 1stDibs.
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