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Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu Fireplace Chenets/Andirons

About the Item

A most elegant pair of French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu fireplace Chenets/andirons. Each Chenet is raised by a square base with a wrap around acanthus leaf border. At the center are three charming and richly chased faces of Zephyrus, the god of wind, below a most decorative reeded band. The urn shaped bodies above display fine foliate socle supports below the reeded bodies with hammered backgrounds. At each side are lovely elegantly scrolled handles also decorated with Zephyrus and connected by fine wrap around Coeur de Rai bands and reeded bands above the lightly curved necks. All original gilt throughout.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 116801stDibs: LU949925673072
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