Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons

About the Item

A pair of rare and ancient weathered sand-cast iron figural andirons with finials in the shape of almond eyed faces with tight widows'-peak headcoverings coming to a point in the middle of the forehead, in the fashion of Anne of Brittany, queen to Charles VIII, on square section tapering shafts with rune marks, over figures of winged lions, a medieval totem, on gothic arched trefoil bases, with L-shaped supporting back legs. Retaining original surface from centuries of use. Substantial and very heavy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1490
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000017201stDibs: LU798340632162

More From This Seller

View All
Bold Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Bold pair of 19th c wrought iron andirons with ribbed rectangular finials over squared shafts with 'S' scroll supports over heavily scrolled and weighty base.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 18th century brass and wrought iron steeple top andirons with unusual flat penny foot, English or American circa 1760.
Category

Antique 1760s North American Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Basket Top Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of bold and masculine patinated wrought iron andirons with basket and ring tops over arched feet with Gothic tracery, good quality and weight.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Scrolled Iron and Bronze Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of andirons in a silvery black iron finish, having square section punch decorated shafts topped by a polished bronze ball finial, all on arched legs with branch decoration and...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Baroque Bronze and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of 17th century bronze and wrought iron andirons, having ringed suppressed ball finials on square collars above spiral twist shafts with forward facing spit supports with s...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Arts and Crafts Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Arts and Crafts andirons with open wrought iron twist work bodies and scrolled supports with finials, and pivoting spit supports, retaining original matching spit. Impressi...
Category

Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

You May Also Like

Cast Iron Andirons, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French cast iron andirons. Each: 7.25" x 17.25" x 15"
Category

Mid-20th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Andirons, Pair
$2,790 Sale Price / set
29% Off
1950's pair of cast iron andirons
By Raymond Subes
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of flames andirons FRance 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Anchor Andirons
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handsome pair of cast iron anchors as andirons with attached chain..... in very good condition.....
Category

Early 20th Century Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting and practical pair of antique 19th century cast iron andirons, circa 1800. Over 220 years old, these ornately cast andirons have stood the test of time and will look s...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Andirons

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Dog Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of heavy cast iron dog andirons in a seated pose in a black finish .
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1930's cast iron andirons
Located in New York, NY
1930's interesting cast iron andiron Nice design
Category

Vintage 1930s French Andirons

Materials

Metal

Recently Viewed

View All