Gilt Andirons

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...

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

Pair of nice quality French gilded-bronze andirons or chenets, with neoclassical detailing, including urns, and swags of roses and acanthus leaves, with old forged iron bars to suppo...

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...

Gilt and patinated bronze andirons with figures, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.

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...

Very decorative and "over the top" pair of Louis XIV style andirons of large size. Our pieces are left in lived-in condition, pending our custom conservation and polish to preferenc...

Gilt bronze and iron andirons with bird figures. Louis XV style, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.

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 Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets Each with swagged flaming-urn finial, flanked by pine cone finial. Sizes Height: 17 inches / 43cm Width: 18.5 inches / 47cm

Pair of gilt bronze andirons with rich rococo decoration such as acanthus leaves, pierced ova and exuberant scrollwork. They are topped by two majestic winged women. Andirons, or chenets, are decorative and practical objects placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Intricately detailed, these antique andirons in Rocaille style...

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

Unusual pair of chenets, Regency style gilt bronze and iron. Pair of fine quality, unusual chenets/andirons. Of bulbus form in the manor of a balustrade. Full and heavy in feel.

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...

This wonderful pair of Louis XVI-style bronze chenets features patinated, cloaked cherub figures seated on ornate gilt bronze plateau and keeping t...