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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 Early 19th Century American Empire Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Early 19th Century American Empire Brass Fireplace Andirons. Beautifully bright brass with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire 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
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Late Victorian Spiral Chippendale Style Brass Fireplace Andirons, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of late Victorian spiral Chippendale style brass andirons with each matching having spiral
Category
Antique 1890s American Chippendale Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0567
A pair of tall wrought iron andirons with drop-ring pendants, delicate penny feet, and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Andirons
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
