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Pair of Italian Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian brass ball top andirons with fluted plinths, ball finial log stops, and ending on
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Andirons
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with fluted centered columns, squared scalloped plinths
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball top andirons with turned bulbous ring plinths, matching log stops, and
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass ball top andirons with spiral twisted columns, matching
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Wrought Iron Ball Top Andirons with Penny Feet. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron ball top andirons with rear swinging cranes, centered rings , spit
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 43.5 in W 16 in D 31 in
American Brass Banded Ball Top Andirons with Matching Tools, J. Hunneman C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass banded ball top andirons with squared centered plinths, step back molded
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 13.25 in W 9 in D 25.75 in
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons. Boston, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball top ribbed andirons with turned bulbous faceted plinths, scalloped
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Empire Andirons
Pair of American Brass Ball Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass ball top finial andirons with turned ringed centered columns, squared
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Andirons
Pair of English Period Regal Fluted Ball Top and Lion Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English period Regal fluted ball top andirons with turned bulbous and squared columns
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Andirons
Pair of American Bronze Figural and Ball Top Flame Finial Andirons, N.Y. C. 1880
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass ball top andirons with hand chased beading, bossing, foliage, and
Category
Antique 1880s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 31.5 in W 13.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Floral Andirions, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian brass floral acanthus and rope motif ball top andirons with wrought iron twisted
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Andirons
Pair of Neo Classical Style Iron, Ebonized Andirons with Urn Form Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
ball-top andirons are probably European, and from the early 20th Century. They are distinctive pieces
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Copper, Iron
American Federal Brass Ball and Steeple Top New York Andirons
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period brass ball and steeple top andirons. The belted balls are surmounted by a
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Goose Neck Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American wrought iron and brass ball top goose neck andirons with decorative spiral rings, tapered
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Ball Top and Spur Andirons. Boston, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with ball tops, turned bulbous faceted plinths, matching ball
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Andirons
Pair of American Bronze Fluted Ball Top and Flame Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass andirons with flame finial tops over fluted balls, centered
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Andirons
Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Ball Top Diminutive Andirons , C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass ball top diminutive andirons with centered spiral columns
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16 in W 13.25 in D 14.75 in
Pair of English Brass Ball Top and Wrought Iron Chased Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English brass ball top and wrought iron hand chased andirons with centered spiral twisted
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 29.75 in W 9.75 in D 27 in
American Federal Philadelphia Brass Andirons Faceted Acorn Top
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Philadelphia cast brass faceted acorn top large andirons. The motif of faceting is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Hunneman Andirons with Tapered Bodies and Ball Finials, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
by the Boston maker William Hunneman having tapered bodies topped with ball finials. A related pair
Category
Antique 1880s American Federal Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 24 in
Cast Bronze Andirons with Tapered Square Columns and Ball Finials, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
. With finely modeled tapered square columns topped by ball finials, set on cove bases and S-scroll feet
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
H 25 in W 12.25 in D 22.5 in
Pair of American Acorn Top Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American acorn top andirons with turned faceted plinths, terminating on double spur legs
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Large Cannonball Top Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of large Cannonball top wrought iron Andirons 19th century with cannonball tops on central
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of American Elongated Lemon Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American elongated lemon top andirons with turned bulbous plinths and terminating on double
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
18th c Brass American Chippendale Lemon Drop Top Andiron Firedog Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful pair of American brass andiron/ firedogs feature smaller belted "lemon drop" finials
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of American Brass Elongated Acorn Top Andirons, New York, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass elongated acorn top andirons with rare extra ball finials, turned ringed
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 19.5 in W 10.5 in D 21 in
Pair of English Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with hand chased finials, flanking spit
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Monumental Cast Iron & Brass Ball Top Andirions. Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American monumental cast iron andirons with ball top finials, faceted centered columns
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 36.5 in W 16.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Charleston Brass Andirons
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Charleston brass andirons with faceted finial ball top, bulbous centered column,matching
Category
Antique 19th Century Andirons
Early American Canonball Brass Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
oversized ball finials on the top.
The ball sits on a square plinth which then leads top a baluster shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of wrought iron firedogs. The scrolled feet surmounted by tapering shafts and ball finials
Category
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Scrolled Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in London, GB
uprights and round ball top. 20th century. Pictured with wrought iron basket, available separately
Category
20th Century Andirons
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neo-Classic Large Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic-style andirons with a large brass ball top over a steel double scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Twisted Wrought Iron Andirons, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of a twisted main part with ball on top. With their look, they can
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of American Brass Finial Andirons. Philadelphia, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass andirons with urn top finials, Corinthian fluted columns, squared plinths
Category
Antique 1870s American American Empire Andirons
Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
cornucopia. Topped by a large ball and bold turnings.
Measures: 16 inches high 18.5 deep 11 wide.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Andirons
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Pair of Early Victorian Fireplace Brass Andirons. American, Circa 1850
Located in Incline Village, NV
. Andirons rest on cabriole type legs with a spur to each side, and sitting on ball feet. Please note the
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine Pair of Wrought-Iron Andirons Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat, France 1940
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of wrought-iron andirons.
The base ends in scrolls and on top a gilded bronze ball
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
H 14.97 in W 6.7 in D 14.18 in
Pair of American Acorn Andirons With Pierced Galleries, Phil. Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American acorn top andirons with turned faceted plinths, brass pierced galleries, finial
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Andirons
1940s Modernist Jacques Adnet Style Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons - a Pair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
Modernist design. At the top of each andiron, a brass ball introduces a touch of sophistication and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 16 in W 7 in D 18.25 in
Pair of English Brass and Cast Iron Double Medallion Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
-19th century. Cast iron and brass ball top poker is 46.5 " long.
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 25.5 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous ringed brass ball finials, brass rail top
Category
Antique 1810s American American Empire Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire
H 15.5 in W 49.5 in D 16 in
Large Pair of Antique Polished Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of polished steel firedogs. The horseshoe feet surmounted by ball and finial top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of Polished Steel French Firedogs
Located in London, GB
work, with brass ball finials to top. French, 19th century.
Measurements:
Height: 415 mm 16 3/8 in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of English Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of English steel firedogs, with ball and finial top and breakleg base.
N.B. May be subject
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Andirons
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brass Belted Ball-top and Spiral Turned Clawfoot Andirons
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of French brass belted ball-top and spiral turned clawfoot andirons with iron stands
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Pair of Philadelphia Brass Andirons with Roman Columns and Ball Finials
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS Pair of Early 19C Philadelphia Brass Andirons with Roman Columns and Ball
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Brass
18thc American Chippendale Brass Cannonball Andiron Firedog Pair with Log Stops
Located in Savannah, GA
topped with a cannon ball style crown. The graceful spurred legs terminate on slipper feet. Sturdy log
Category
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 15 in W 10 in D 18 in
1800 Federal Style Brass and Wire Steeple Top Fire Fender
Located in Sheridan, CO
ball faceted steeple top finials and wire work, New York, 1800-1820.
This piece was hand built of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Fine Pair of Large and Impressive Louis XVI Style Brass and Irons
Located in Stamford, CT
andirons are simply stunning with wreath and vine decorations terminating in a large ball on top of a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Pair of Arts & Crafts Period Forged Iron Banded Ball Top Andirons
Located in Concord, MA
Pair of early 20th century Arts & Crafts forged iron ball top andirons, numbered 847 on underside
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Giant Brass Fireplace Screen with Andirons
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An exceptional, giant, American fire screen with brass ball-top andirons.
Measures:
Andirons: 35
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Andirons with Ball Tops
Located in Bedford, NY
ANTIQUE BALL TOP , HEXIGON COLUMNS.... BRASS ANDIRONS..CAST BRASS LEGS
Category
Antique 19th Century English Andirons
Materials
Brass
Brass Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very fine pr.brass lemon top ball & claw andirons, with engraved eagles on columns.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass
American Art Deco Skyscraper Andirons
By Cutter Manufacturing Company
Located in Coral Gables, FL
. Tow thin black iron plates bisect the columns which are topped with a glass ball and two small
Category
20th Century American Andirons
Materials
Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Brass Andirons, Stimson of Boston
By J. Stimson, Boston 1
Located in Woodbury, CT
Each stamped "J. Stimson 26 Boston", this fully original and intact pair of ball-topped tier turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Andirons
Materials
Metal, Brass
American Pair of Brass/Iron Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of American brass and iron andirons with octagonal-shaped lemon top and finial, pedestal and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Iron and Brass Andiron Set
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
tool holder is missing its brass ball top currently and that is how we are offering it however we are
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Vintage Pair Cast Painted Andirons with Lovebirds
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
scrolling leaf decoration topped by ball finial in weathered green finish.
Category
20th Century Andirons
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Ball Top Andirons For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of ball top andirons available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all ball top andirons available were constructed with great care. Ball top andirons have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Ball top andirons are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many ball top andirons are appealing in their simplicity, but Sterling Bronze Co. and William H. Jackson Co. produced popular ball top andirons that are worth a look.
How Much are Ball Top Andirons?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,500, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $15,000 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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