Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Large Antique Cast Iron English Lion and Unicorn Fireplace Andirons Tool Rests

$2,850per set
£2,128.81per set
€2,468.02per set
CA$3,957.15per set
A$4,435.46per set
CHF 2,309.41per set
MX$54,158.86per set
NOK 29,321.16per set
SEK 27,793.83per set
DKK 18,414.10per set
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Victorian cast iron lion and unicorn painted black fireplace ornaments. They are symbols of the United Kingdom, the lion stands for England and the unicorn for Scotland. The combination dates back to the 1603 accession of James I of England who was already James VI of Scotland. Can be used as a fireplace tool rest/andirons or just ornamental. The design of this pair is attributed to John Crowley of Sheffield. Measures: Lion is 26 inches wide X 13.5 inches high. Unicorn is 33 inches wide X 16.5 inches high, circa 1860.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One nut and bolt have been repaired on the back of the Lion.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355212673372

More From This Seller

View All
Pair of Antique Cast & Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces with Lion Head Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cast and gilt bronze candle sconces show no maker's or foundry marks, but are presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Styled Andirons with Brass Urns & Lion Head Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique andirons are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical Revival style. The andiro...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Carved Wood and Gilt Finished Chinese Foo Dog Figurines or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of intricately hand carved and hand painted Foo dogs are believed to have made in the mid-20th century in the Imperial style. The dogs are composed of a softwood which have...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Antique Cast Metal Figural Soldier Fireplace Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique cast metal andirons are unsigned, but likely originate from Europe dating to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The fronts of the andiron...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Andirons

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Salvaged Antique Ornately Cast Iron Claw Tub Feet with Owl Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four antique cast iron claw tub feet are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1880 in the period Vi...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

You May Also Like

Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C cast iron lion and unicorn with original paint. 1860. Unicorn dimensions: 26" W x 4" D x 18" H. Lion dimensions: 27" W x 5" D x 14" H. ...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Cast Iron Lion and Unicorn Figures c. 1870
Located in Heathfield, GB
These large and beautiful original cast iron figures of the Lion and Unicorn - from the United Kingdom’s coat of arms - date from c. 1870 and would make a wonderful feature in house ...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Circa 1870 Pair of English Cast Iron Lion Doorstops
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of cast iron doorstops - lions rampant with shields. Well modelled. A true facing pair. English, c.1870. 13 1/2" h., 9 1/2" w., 2 5/8" d. Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Bountiful cha...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Iron

Handsome Pair of 19th Century American or English Cast Iron Lions
Located in Richmond, VA
Handsome Pair of 19th Century American or English Lions with Proud Paws.
Category

Antique 19th Century Statues

Materials

Iron

Pr 19th C. Cast Iron Entry Way Lions
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of 19th C. cast iron seated lions, in very good vintage estate condition. The lions are constructed of several pieces, typical of early production, both are free of lat...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Iron