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What are brass andirons used for?
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Brass andirons are not only beautiful to look at, but they keep logs from rolling out of the fireplace. They serve as a gate to keep the logs in place.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Antique English Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Grand-Scale Polished brass fireplace Andirons, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 18th Century Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of large 18th century brass fireplace andirons.
In remarkable antique condition
Category
Antique 16th Century English Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Ornate Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 19th century ornate brass fireplace andirons in the Baroque manner. The two openwork
Category
Antique 1890s English Baroque Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Rococo Style Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Style Bronze Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Andirons
Materials
Brass
Antique American Federal Pointed Finial Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Pointed Finial Brass Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features solid
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass
A Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th Century Neo-classical brass fireplace andirons with fluted tapered ionic columns
Category
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass
