Pair of Antique French Bronze Chenets “Aux Dauphins” Circa 1700

This pair of brightly silvered bronze chenets are from France (circa 1900), in the style of Louis XVI, as noted by the presence of laurel leaf festoons and pots au feu finials. They were used in well-appointed homes, not only to decorate the front of the fireplace, but to prevent burning logs from rolling onto priceless rugs, should they break free of the fire. Often seen in natural wrought iron, or gilded in gold (in finer homes), it is unusual to see them in silvered bronze. Each finial has two pots au feu of different sizes and orientation adorned with a laurel swag. The larger fire pot...

With their right angle bases and descending bobeche display, this pair of Italian giltwood candlesticks make unique light sources. Hand-carved in the late 1700’s, the Baroque period ...

Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and brass. Fire dogs in the style Grandy Fils 18th century. Good antique condition Shipping: 47 / 43 / 24 cm 7 kg.     

Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century 19th century period good condition Height 57 cm 53 x 28 cm Free shipping to Paris, to your place or to ...