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A Pair of English Late Xix Century Polished Steel Fire Dogs
Ebury Trading
for sale €527     $572
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A Pair of English Late Xix Century Polished Steel Fire Dogs

19th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

A pair of English, late XIX Century fire dogs of unusual design in polished steel.

c.1880-90

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated these Polished Steel Fire Dogs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078997
Dealers Internal Reference
ET04202
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Description
A pair of English, late XIX Century fire dogs of unusual design in polished steel.

c.1880-90

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these Polished Steel Fire Dogs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078997
Dealers Internal Ref
ET04202
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

Trade Associations

Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of late 19th-century polished steel fire dogs featuring urn finials with swags, rams head reliefs, and scrolled bases.
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Archive I A pair of late 19th-century polished steel fire dogs featuring urn finials with swags, rams head reliefs, and scrolled bases.

A Pair of English Late Xix Century Polished Steel Fire Dogs

Archive II A pair of late 19th-century polished steel fire dogs featuring urn finials with swags, rams head reliefs, and scrolled bases. View II
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Archive IV A pair of late 19th-century polished steel fire dogs featuring urn finials with swags, rams head reliefs, and scrolled bases. View IV
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Ebury Trading

Ebury Trading
Telephone 0207 881 0881
Location
Kent
CT17
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Ebury Trading
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A pair of late 19th-century polished steel fire dogs featuring urn finials with swags, rams head reliefs, and scrolled bases.
A PAIR OF ENGLISH LATE XIX CENTURY POLISHED STEEL FIRE DOGS
Ref: SA1078997
A pair of late 19th-century polished steel fire dogs featuring urn finials with swags, rams head reliefs, and scrolled bases.
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Fire dogs, also known as andirons, are paired metal supports placed within an open hearth to hold burning logs off the fireplace floor. This elevation allows air to circulate freely beneath the fuel, improving combustion efficiency and directing smoke up the chimney flue.

During the late 19th century, hearth metalwork was commonly produced from cast iron, wrought iron, brass, or polished steel. Higher-end Victorian designs frequently combined heavy cast metal bases with turned steel uprights, decorative urn finials, and hand-chased relief work.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut screw threads, square fixings, subtle hand-forging variations, and minor surface pitting in unpolished areas. The steel displays a deeper lustre than modern chrome plating and often bears historical wear along the rear iron log-supports.

Position the pair symmetrically inside an open fireplace aperture or on a restored hearth stone to frame the chimney breast. Their clean metallic finish harmonises equally well with period marble surrounds or modern concrete and dark-painted backdrops.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a coat of clear microcrystalline wax to guard against humidity and rust. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners or water, which cause immediate oxidisation on polished steel surfaces.
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