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Pair of Hand-Wrought Iron Serpent Andirons, Early 20th Century

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$2,800per set
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£2,141.09per set
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€2,468.16per set
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CA$3,921.72per set
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A$4,055.67per set
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CHF 2,251.78per set
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MX$51,111.83per set
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NOK 27,313.64per set
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SEK 26,686.46per set
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DKK 18,442.62per set

About the Item

They stopped us mid-stride—the way only true originals can. This pair of early–mid 20th century hand-wrought iron andirons—possibly French, possibly American—feel less like hearth tools and more like declarations. Modernist in spirit yet deeply rooted in folk instinct, each one is entirely unique. A single round iron rod rises with muscular simplicity before coiling at the top into a serpent. The snakes arc outward, heads extending boldly into the room, mouths parted to reveal tiny, painstakingly wrought teeth. There is something deliciously theatrical about them. Protective. Slightly dangerous. As if they’ve slithered from some blacksmith’s imagination straight into your firelight. Set beside a blaze, their silhouettes flicker and lengthen, the curves coming alive against flame. Even unlit, they hold the hearth with sculptural authority. They are not polite accessories. They are conversation starters. Guardians. Folk art with a pulse. And once they take their position by the fire, nothing else in the room will dare compete.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER36461stDibs: LU3738348903572

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