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Pair of Victorian Late 19th / Early 20thC Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons

About the Item

A pair of Victorian late 19th century, early 20th century brass fire irons or Andirons, possibly produced around the time of the Aesthetic Movement with influences from Persia. Andirons and fire dogs are devices made of metal and (rarely) ceramic which support the firewood. They normally stand upon short legs and are usually connected with an upright guard. The guard keeps the logs in the fireplace as they burn and settle. This guard, which may be of iron, steel, copper, bronze, or silver, may be simple, or elaborately ornamented (often with patterns or heraldic ornaments, such as the fleur-de-lis, with sphinxes, grotesque animals, mythological statuettes, or caryatides supporting heroic figures or emblems). A common decoration in the form of a canine plays on the dual meanings of the word dog (canine and inanimate holder or blocker).

Dimensions:

Height: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)

Style:

Late Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Iron

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1890-1899

Date of Manufacture:

1890s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. One tip on the top of the Ball finial is a slightly different height due to wear and minor loss (barely noticeable) and does not detract at all. Depth of iron bar 51.5cm and 52cm.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2868323229892

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