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Antique Owl Andirons

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston

By Howe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston

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1890s American American Empire Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass colored eyes perched on scrolled

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1890s American American Empire Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK
Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK

Quirky Art Deco Owl Andirons, Cast Iron, Early 20th Century, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Quirky model owl iron andirons with grate This is a very unusual pair, the owls are blacksmith

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair
E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair

E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair

$34,119

H 20.87 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in

E. CLAVIER, Andirons with Owls, 1867 World's Fair

By E. Clavier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This bronze andiron bar was presented at the 1867 Paris Exhibition in Paris and was crafted by the

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of 19th cent. Owl andirons
Pair of 19th cent. Owl andirons

Pair of 19th cent. Owl andirons

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H 20 in W 11 in D 25 in

Pair of 19th cent. Owl andirons

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A very nice quality pair of 19th century cast brass owl andirons circa 1880, probably English

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19th Century English Antique Owl Andirons

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire

By Howes Company 1

Located in Billerica, MA

Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows, late 19th century, (1890

Category

Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Set of Owl Andirons
Set of Owl Andirons

Set of Owl Andirons

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H 15 in W 5 in D 17.5 in

Set of Owl Andirons

Located in Nantucket, MA

Pair of Black Painted Owl Andirons

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19th Century Canadian Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Owl Andirons
Pair of American Owl Andirons

Pair of American Owl Andirons

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H 14.75 in W 9 in D 18 in

Pair of American Owl Andirons

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif. Boston

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19th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Arts and Craft Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes.

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of  Cast  Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Pair of  Cast  Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of Amerian Early 20th century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes-Hampton Location

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons
Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Pair of Mid 19th Century English Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Located in Middleburg, VA

Pair of mid 19th century Arts & Crafts cast iron owl andirons. Each molded as owls on bracket

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Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900
Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900

Pair of Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Antique Owl Andirons

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Paint

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice pair of owl iron andirons with original paint. Well made and heavy! Shows just the right

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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons
American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons

American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Located in Hudson, NY

These fun and decorative andirons were made in America, circa 1915-1920. Made from iron that was

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Bronze & Wrought Owl Fire Andirons Rests
A Pair of Bronze & Wrought Owl Fire Andirons Rests

A Pair of Bronze & Wrought Owl Fire Andirons Rests

Located in London, GB

A pair of Arts & Crafts bronze & wrought owl andiron rests. Bronze oval plaques depicting owls

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Owl Form Cast  Andirons
Pair of English Owl Form Cast  Andirons

Pair of English Owl Form Cast Andirons

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H 21.5 in W 11 in D 14 in

Pair of English Owl Form Cast Andirons

Located in Bellport, NY

An imposing pair of cast iron tall andirons. Owls perched on a branch,and appearing to be staring

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Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Pair of American Arts & Crafts Style Bronze Andirons with Owls
A Pair of American Arts & Crafts Style Bronze Andirons with Owls

A Pair of American Arts & Crafts Style Bronze Andirons with Owls

Located in New York, NY

A pair of American Arts & Crafts style bronze andirons with owls encircled by acanthus leaves and

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19th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
19th Century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

19th Century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Pair of Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Pair of Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of cast iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes. C1910 arts & crafts period in excellent

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1910s American Adirondack Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes. Great detailing in the

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes
American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes

American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Cast Iron Owl Andirons With Yellow Glass Eyes, Circa 1900 The pair of cast iron

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons w/ Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1900
Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons w/ Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1900

Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons w/ Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1900

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber yellow and black glass eyes

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Late 19th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, Circa 1890
Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, Circa 1890

Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber glass eyes perched on tree limbs

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1890s American American Empire Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass Owl Andirons with Orig. Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1880
Pair of American Brass Owl Andirons with Orig. Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1880

Pair of American Brass Owl Andirons with Orig. Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass owl andirons with the original flanking amber colored glass eyes, flanking

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1880s American American Empire Antique Owl Andirons

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Owl Andirons
Pair of Owl Andirons

Pair of Owl Andirons

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H 13.5 in W 8.25 in D 18 in

Pair of Owl Andirons

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of American cast iron own andirons with original amber colored glass eyes. The owl dogs are

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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, Circa 1900
Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, Circa 1900

Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons, Circa 1900

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique American cast iron owl andirons. Owls w/ original glass eyes. Signed on inside back of owls

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming pair of cast iron owl andirons from the United States, dating to the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare and visually striking pair of cast iron owl andirons dates to circa 1900 and originates

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Bronze Owl Andirons
Pair Of Arts And Crafts Bronze Owl Andirons

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Bronze Owl Andirons

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H 13 in W 9.25 in D 16 in

Pair Of Arts And Crafts Bronze Owl Andirons

Located in Essex, MA

Standing owls on branch and leaf form base. Iron log supports. Brown patina.

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Salvaged Caste Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes Wall Hangings
19th Century Salvaged Caste Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes Wall Hangings

19th Century Salvaged Caste Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes Wall Hangings

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes. These two very

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes

Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of early 20th century andirons is composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights

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1910s American American Colonial Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes
Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes

Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of Folk Art Quality Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes and lightly articulated feathers

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Glass Eyes
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Glass Eyes

Pair of Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century, American Pair of

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair Early 20th Century Cast Iron Owl with Glass Eyes Andirons by Howe Boston
Pair Early 20th Century Cast Iron Owl with Glass Eyes Andirons by Howe Boston

Pair Early 20th Century Cast Iron Owl with Glass Eyes Andirons by Howe Boston

By Howe

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of cast iron owl andirons with glass eyes. In original condition with replaced fire

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons Fire Dog Amber Glass Eyes Halloween
Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons Fire Dog Amber Glass Eyes Halloween

Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons Fire Dog Amber Glass Eyes Halloween

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of antique cast iron owl shaped fireplace andirons with orignal amber glass eyes. Measure: 13".  

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons
Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons

Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons

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H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 16 in

Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very unique antique pair of cast iron andirons in the form of an owl with glass eyes. They are

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

An important Belgian pair of fireplace andirons with owls.
An important Belgian pair of fireplace andirons with owls.

An important Belgian pair of fireplace andirons with owls.

Located in Milan, IT

A very nice pair of fireplace andirons representing a tree trunk, over which are two big owls with

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19th Century Belgian Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Owl Andirons
Pair of Owl Andirons

Pair of Owl Andirons

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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 18 in

Pair of Owl Andirons

Located in Wainscott, NY

Pair of Heavy Iron Owl Andirons

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19th Century Antique Owl Andirons

Large Pair Owl Andirons
Large Pair Owl Andirons

Large Pair Owl Andirons

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H 21 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

Large Pair Owl Andirons

Located in Hudson, NY

pair of large owl andirons with original glass reflective eyes owls perched on a branch

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Owl Andirons
Pair of Antique Owl Andirons

Pair of Antique Owl Andirons

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H 14 in W 9 in D 15 in

Pair of Antique Owl Andirons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very old owl andirons with glass eyes. These andirons are quite heavy and have amazing character.

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19th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Owl Andirons
Owl Andirons

Owl Andirons

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H 15 in W 2.4 in D 16 in

Owl Andirons

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Gorgeous owl andirons. Dark copperish colored metal. The eyes are incredible. The feathers are

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Early 20th Century Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Metal

Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Andirons
Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Andirons

Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Andirons

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H 14 in W 9 in D 14 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Owl Andirons

By Howes Company 1

Located in Hudson, NY

American furniture or Folk Art, cast iron owl andirons. The owls measure 14" tall, 9" wide at the

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Tall Cast Iron Owl Andirons
Tall Cast Iron Owl Andirons

Tall Cast Iron Owl Andirons

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H 20 in W 10 in D 18 in

Tall Cast Iron Owl Andirons

By S.M. Howes Company

Located in Damariscotta, ME

This pair of figural cast iron andirons is the less common, taller version of the owl form. They

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Pair of  Bronze Owl Andirons
Fabulous Pair of  Bronze Owl Andirons

Fabulous Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons

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H 16 in W 6.5 in D 16 in

Fabulous Pair of Bronze Owl Andirons

Located in Chicago, IL

These are beautifully cast forms with inset glass eyes. The attention to detail is quite fine. Marked Swisher Soules, Decatur, Ill Pat Pend.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Wonderful Pair Of Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Wonderful Pair Of Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Wonderful Pair Of Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes

Located in Wainscott, NY

A Perfect Pair of Andirons for the home to watch over you. Cast Iron made by the Rostand

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Early 20th Century American Antique Owl Andirons

Pair of Victorian Owl Figure Andirons
Pair of Victorian Owl Figure Andirons

Pair of Victorian Owl Figure Andirons

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H 15 in W 9 in D 8.5 in

Pair of Victorian Owl Figure Andirons

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of cast iron "Owl" andirons with original eyes. Minor restoration visible on back side. left

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Early 20th Century Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, Late 19th Century Westport, Ma
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, Late 19th Century Westport, Ma

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, Late 19th Century Westport, Ma

Located in Billerica, MA

Cast iron owl andirons with glass eyes, late 19th century. Westport, Ma. No chips or cracks in

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900

Located in Billerica, MA

Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows. These were around the

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron

A Set of Iron Owl Andirons and Fireplace Tools
A Set of Iron Owl Andirons and Fireplace Tools

A Set of Iron Owl Andirons and Fireplace Tools

Located in Mississauga, ON

A late 19th century pair of iron Owl Form Andirons with glass eyes and a complete set of matching

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Owl Andirons

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Owl Andirons

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Pair American Brass Ball Finial Andirons w/ Spur Legs & Ball Feet, Boston C 1800
Pair American Brass Ball Finial Andirons w/ Spur Legs & Ball Feet, Boston C 1800

Pair American Brass Ball Finial Andirons w/ Spur Legs & Ball Feet, Boston C 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American brass banded ball finial andirons with flanking faceted plinths, serpentine scalloped skirts, banded double spur legs, and resting on the original ball feet, Boston,...

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl

$2,514Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 13.19 in W 7.09 in D 13.98 in

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons Showing an Owl

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of very unusual and decorative andirons showing an owl is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Owl Andirons

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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Antique Owl Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique owl andirons available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, all antique owl andirons available were constructed with great care. Antique owl andirons have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique owl andirons bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique owl andirons over the years, but those made by Howes Company and S.M. Howes Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Owl Andirons?

Prices for antique owl andirons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique owl andirons begin at $470 and can go as high as $8,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,060.

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.