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Pair of Mid C19th Baroque Period Style Brass Andirons .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €936     $1,016
£800
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Mid C19th Baroque Period Style Brass Andirons .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of mid C19th Baroque period style brass andirons .

Impressively-scaled pair of cast brass C17th style andirons with cherubic masks to the front , the spherical pierced and cast bodies with floral detail , topped with turned finials . Raised on shaped trestle type feet .

Fitted with cast-iron rests to the rear , the brass having a mellow, aged period style patina and surface .

H 25”

W 12”

D 10”

Probably Flemish c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Antique Brass Firedogs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08351470
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cast brass with hand-finished chasing: typical nineteenth-century revival metalwork.
Internal threaded tie-rods: standard nineteenth-century assembly method.
Natural oxidisation and darkening in the crevices: many decades of exposure and handling.
Heavy wrought iron billet bars: standard hearth construction of the period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1050210
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 242
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of mid C19th Baroque period style brass andirons .
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Impressively-scaled pair of cast brass C17th style andirons with cherubic masks to the front , the spherical pierced and cast bodies with floral detail , topped with turned finials.
M Lees and Sons

. Raised on shaped trestle type feet .

Fitted with cast-iron rests to the rear , the brass having a mellow, aged period style patina and surface .

H 25”

W 12”

D 10”

Probably Flemish c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Antique Brass Firedogs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08351470
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cast brass with hand-finished chasing: typical nineteenth-century revival metalwork.
Internal threaded tie-rods: standard nineteenth-century assembly method.
Natural oxidisation and darkening in the crevices: many decades of exposure and handling.
Heavy wrought iron billet bars: standard hearth construction of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1050210
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 242
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases.

Pair of Mid C19th Baroque Period Style Brass Andirons .

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View IX
Archive X A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View X
Archive XI A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View XI
Archive XII A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
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A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases.
Pair of mid C19th Baroque period style brass andirons .
Ref: SA1050210
A pair of 19th-century Baroque revival brass andirons featuring mascaron face motifs, openwork spherical finials, and scrolled bases.
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  • ObjectAndirons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsMascaron faces, Pierced spherical orbs, Scrolled base, Turned finials
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This pair of mid-19th-century Baroque revival andirons is formed from cast brass with iron supports, presenting a warm gold-toned mellow, aged surface patina. Each piece stands upon shaped trestle-type feet featuring a scrolled base, centred with a cherubic mascaron face motif on the front. Above the base, a spherical pierced body displays intricate cast floral detail, surmounted by a multi-tiered turned finial. The rear of each andiron is fitted with a cast-iron rest. Measuring 62 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, these functional accessories are designed to sit within a fireplace hearth to hold logs. They provide a decorative focal point for a traditional gentleman's library or formal living room hearth arrangement.

FAQs

Andirons, also known as fire dogs, were designed to hold wooden logs off the bottom of a hearth to improve air circulation and combustion. During the 17th to 19th centuries, highly ornate brass fronts were introduced to reflect firelight and showcase the wealth and taste of the household.

Traditional firedogs combine decorative cast or wrought brass fronts with heavy cast iron rear billets. The iron billet rests inside the firebox to withstand direct heat, while the brass facade remains on the hearth for display.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-finishing, such as subtle variations in casting, hand-cut screw threads, and heavy iron shafts. Oxidation, heat discoloration on the rear iron, and genuine age-related wear to the brass undersides also indicate authenticity.

Position them inside an open masonry fireplace or within a decorative chimneypiece alcove. They can also serve as freestanding sculptural accents alongside modern wood-burning stoves or inactive decorative hearths.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical patina. A light application of microcrystalline wax protects the metal from tarnish while preserving its natural aged finish.
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