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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
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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
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