Gilt Andirons

These firedogs (as they were referred to), while not really serving any utility, would have been used as decoration to enhance the visual aesthetics of the hearth, by being placed one to each side of the fireplace opening. I have attached 20 images to this listing. The last image shows how they would have been used in a fireplace setting. These highly ornate pair of gilt bronze firedogs are quite important and were, more than likely, the design of Thomas Hope (1769-1831), who created elaborate and innovative decorations whose features were influenced by his extensive travel through the Near East, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Europe, over a ten year period. He was the foremost interior designer during the Regency period and developed luxurious surroundings for his two lavish London residences during the early 19th century. They were decorated with items of his own design, along with those he had accumulated and collected during his travels. He introduced to the British aristocracy the term "interior design". In terms of collecting, and the acquisition of fine art...

A fabulous French antique gilt-bronze adjustable (33" to 45" long) three-piece suite fireguard dating to the 19th century. Finished in refined, elegant and luxurious Louis XV style,...

Pair of large scale French Art Deco gilt andirons, attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1930s. They stand an impressive 30.5" height. Heavyweight hand hammered gilt iron construc...

A highly stylized pair of 19th Century Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets featuring torchier, arrow quivers, and rose garlands.

Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant pair of antique bronze chenets embodies the playful refinement of the Louis XV style. Each fireside ornament features a beautifully modeled...

Exceptional set of Polished Steel & Gilt-Metal fire tools on stand. Tongs , shovel & poker ( Stand or a Later date ) Measures: Height: 32 in. ...

Fabulous pair of antique urn form patinated gilt bronze chenets or andirons, Louis XVI style, France, 19th century. Neoclassical urns are decorated with a fluted neck, leaf detail a...

A magnificent and rare antique French Empire neoclassical fire screen composed of gilt and patinated bronze. The structure follows a rectangular form with a sloping upper section and...

A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted figural chenets. The ornately decorated andirons, each with a figure of a resting Putto (Children) holding a tor...

Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled an...

A fine French Belle Époque ormolu fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) and probably designed by Léon Messagé (1842-1901), of serpentine form, cas...

A fine Pair of French Rococo style Ormolu Chenets, circa 1900. Each Chenet having pierced Rocaille form. Sometimes beauty needs few words. The Chenets m...

A Magnificent Pair of Large Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two-Tone Patinated and Dore Bronze Dog and Cat Form Chenets/Andirons Modeled after Jacques Caffieri...

Pair of antique French gilt and patinated figural lion form 19th century chenets. In the Rococo style, with full figure lions. Finely sculpted raised lions resting on Rococo shield f...

A Pair of Highly Elaborate and Quite Impressive Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Horse Model Chenets, After Designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678–1755), the Renowned 18th-Century French Fond...

Maximal length : 150 cm (59 in.) / Minimum length : 101 cm (39,7 in.) Large pair of Louis XVI style andirons and its fender in patinated and gilded chiseled bronze, attributed to Ra...

A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and pierced body, each surmounted with a figure of a young boy and a young girl, both ...

A French 19th-20th century 'Belle Époque' Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze fireplace screen. The ornately decorated oval screen, supported with a pair a of finial columns, su...

A striking pair of fire dogs (andirons) in Quinet style crafted in wrought iron with giltwood architectural uprights. The design features tall obelisk-form finials with faceted surf...

Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.

This pair of gilt bronze chenets (andirons, firedogs) was crafted in the nineteenth century, presumably in France. The architectural composition is centred around classical urns, fla...

A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period, circa 1750. Each chenet is executed in the finest quality dore bronze, cast and chased in high relief,...

A fine pair of palatial 19th century Continental andirons with patinated bronze Roman herms and gilt bronze designed bases with pawed feet.

A fine opposing 19th century French pair of Louis XV style patinated and dore bronze figural chenets. A patinated male and female figure in reclining position surmounted on beautifu...

A Large Pair of French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons. Designed for use in a formal fireplace, each chenet comprises a prominent architectural front fitted with a ca...

An Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets Each depicting Bacchus, wrapped in grape vines, flanked by a cherub and standing on a bronze base. Details: Height – 19...

A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets Each of a lion seated and roaring on a gilt base with a flower reef design. Details: Height – 15 inches / 38cm Width...

Pair of period Louis XV dore bronze Chenets. Depicting male and female chinoiserie figures.

A Pair of English Regency Period Patinated and Ormolu Rams Head Andirons. Each is beautifully patinated with a dark patina and further accented with ormolu fittings. The body is of...

A cute pair of late 19th century gilt and Patina bronze chenets / bookends Depicting a dog and cat perched on a pillow, sitting on a bronze base.  This...

Pair of gilt bronze andirons signed E. Mottheu, France, late 19th century.

A fabulous pair of antique Louis XVI style French dore bronze lyre form Andirons/Chennets. Each is exceptionally cast, hand-chased, and chiseled with great precision and quality. The...

A Pair of French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Greyhound Dog Chenets/Andirons This pair of Louis XVI style chenets is cast in gilt bronze and formed with rectangular bases supported at each...

Add a touch of artistry and sophistication to your fireplace with this stunning pair of brass and wrought iron andirons, crafted in Italy in the early 20th century. Designed as a bea...

PAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED FIGURAL FIREPLACE CHENETS Paris, late 19th century Marked "CC" verso 18" H x 16 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D A lovely pair of late 19th / early 20th century firepl...

Important pair of transition-style andirons in finely chased gilded bronze, decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Beautiful size, originally from the fireplace of a Napoleon ...

This finely cast pair of antique fireplace chenets brings impressive architectural detail and refined Louis XVI elegance to a hearth. Crafted in France circa 1880, the substantial br...

Precious pair of andirons in gilded bronze and forged iron in Louis XV style. These stunning firedogs were made in Italy in the 1940s. The front of these andirons is made in forged ...

Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...

A pair of large Cannonball top wrought iron Andirons 19th century with cannonball tops on central twist stems supported by ornate scroll work feet with blind gilt metal crests, toget...

A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets. Each cast as two patinated figures of amorini (Putti) growing out of leafy volute vi...

PAIR OF GILT BRONZE FIREPLACE CHENETS DEPICTING VENUS AND VULCAN Probably France, circa 4th quarter of 19th century 14 3/8" H x 6 1/2" D x 14 3/4" W Gilt bronze, cold-stamped with ...

Pair of Gilt Bronze Fire Dogs – Louis XVI Style – Late 19th Century Superb pair of gilt bronze fire dogs, richly decorated in the Louis XVI style. Each piece features a flame vase, ...

This exquisite pair of antique chenets/ andirons was realized in France in the late 19th century. They represent an excellent example of the period. Created in a lustrous dore bronze, they feature rococo designs throughout and immaculately polished Italian green marble orbs at the center. The faces of two Greek revival female faces adorns the center panel between the two legs. Flanked by two scroll forms, she wears a pearl headpiece...

Louis XV gilt bronze chenets. Illustrated with flame finials on top of urns and balustrade. Garland draped with leafage. Original flange support. Featuring images of Louis VI...

A fine French Louis XVI gilt bronze fireplace screen with urns and bow / instrument center medallion.

Bring timeless French elegance to a fireplace with this exceptional pair of antique Louis XVI bronze chenets. Crafted in France circa 1880, the andirons are cast in solid bronze and ...

A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt and patinated bronze chenets, each surmounted with a seated patinated bronze putto holding on to a br...

A very fine and charming pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze chenets. The finely chased whimsical ormolu andirons, each surmounted with a...

A very fine English 19th century gilt bronze and steel figural fireplace fender - Chenet. The beautifully designed fender flanked on each end by resting greyhound dogs on a rectangul...

A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze chenets (andirons), each with a scrolled design raised with plinths, Paris, circa 1880-1890. Measures: Length: 1...

A very fine and large English 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and steel figural fireplace fender - chenet. The beautifully designed fender flanked on each end by resting Bull...

Fine gilt bronze andirons both stamped "Sechers -Castelle" and the number 754. France around 1850.

A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze Chenets/Andirons. Fine quality pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style French chenets. Doré and patinated bronze. Fine casting. Found...

Wonderful French empire bronze Regency fireplace putti cherubs chenets andirons. Measures: 20" L x 7" W x 8" H.

Wonderful French Neoclassical Gilt Dore Bronze with Black Marble Insert Chenets. Measures: 12.5" W x 11" H x 19" D.

Height : 22 cm (8,6 in.) ; Width : 23 cm (9 in.) ; Depth : 8 cm (3,1 in.) With the bar – Width : 26,5 cm (10,4 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,6 in.) Charming pair of Rocaille andirons dec...

These very large and substantial pair of figural patinated and gilt bronze chenets are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in circa 1850 in the Louis XVI style. These ...

A pair of large empire-style fireplace andirons, in gilded brass, they are formed by long columns that rest on a base with a mythological scene, the central column ends in an imitati...