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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 spheres set over plinthed scrolled supports with central cartouche.
Category
Antique 1890s English Baroque Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 brass and cast iron construction, and remarkable patina.
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 mounted on square plinths decorated with circular wreaths.
Category
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Fireplace Andirons by Bennett
By Bennett Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique brass andirons by Bennett Co., 1920's.
Elegant andirons Chippendale in style with a nod to Art Deco reflective of their period. They feature a unique spider web design acco...
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,350 / set