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Fine Pair of Gilded Brass Chenets/Fire Dogs

About the Item

A very fine pair of late 19th century, opulent gilded brass fire chenets in the rococo taste. Depicting seated baby fawns holding candles within fancy scrolls. Highly decorative examples original made for standing either side of a grand fireplace.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. One fawn with missing impliment from hie hand.
  • Seller Location:
    Folkestone, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4003091stDibs: LU6227233412572

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