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Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons 'Chenets'

$6,000per set
$7,500per set20% Off
£4,607.42per set
£5,759.28per set20% Off
€5,285.44per set
€6,606.80per set20% Off
CA$8,430.70per set
CA$10,538.38per set20% Off
A$9,441.86per set
A$11,802.32per set20% Off
CHF 4,926.61per set
CHF 6,158.26per set20% Off
MX$115,328.22per set
MX$144,160.27per set20% Off
NOK 62,680.76per set
NOK 78,350.96per set20% Off
SEK 59,084.13per set
SEK 73,855.17per set20% Off
DKK 39,444.59per set
DKK 49,305.74per set20% Off

About the Item

Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XIV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor rubbing to gilding and rusting to iron.
  • Seller Location:
    Kittery Point, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20211stDibs: LU837612704921

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