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Pair of 18th Century Thickly Wrought Iron Chenets from France

$3,700per set
£2,752.50per set
€3,227.09per set
CA$5,174.92per set
A$5,777.95per set
CHF 3,031.63per set
MX$71,310.11per set
NOK 38,107.96per set
SEK 35,656.75per set
DKK 24,074.64per set
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About the Item

This pair of French iron chenets were hand-wrought in the 1700s, most likely in the early part of the century. The highly scrolled front legs with volute whorl feet are fronted by a large, scalloped shell. A third leg extends behind the chenet; these elevated bars allow the wood to be stacked with air flow to feed a fire. Rising above each shell is a vertical column topped with a cupped finial. A three-tiered bracket is affixed around the column and would have once been used to support a cooking spit or a crémaillère. The thick fireplace accessories have a gray hue with areas containing an orange patina from light oxidation. Our thickly wrought iron chenets would be wonderful additions to any fireplace.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 1700s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Commensurate wear, such as buildup and fleabites. Some faint oxidation in some areas, adding a brownish-orange hue.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 424-1031stDibs: LU906341498812

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