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A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
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A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs

This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on a broad front foot with a chunky gothic look

The Andirons are 18” high, 22” long and are 10” wide at the front

NG228

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these French Gothic Iron Andirons to the 19th Century.

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SA1096048
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NG228
Description
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
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This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on a broad front foot with a chunky gothic look.
Elmgarden

The Andirons are 18” high, 22” long and are 10” wide at the front

NG228

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Gothic Iron Andirons to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1096048
Dealers Internal Ref
NG228
Elmgarden
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A pair of dark wrought iron French Gothic fire dogs featuring arched legs, curved upright front plates, and disc finials.
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Archive I A pair of dark wrought iron French Gothic fire dogs featuring arched legs, curved upright front plates, and disc finials.

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A pair of dark wrought iron French Gothic fire dogs featuring arched legs, curved upright front plates, and disc finials.
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
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A pair of dark wrought iron French Gothic fire dogs featuring arched legs, curved upright front plates, and disc finials.
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Gothic fire dogs, also known as andirons, are heavy metal stands set in pairs within a fireplace hearth. They raise logs off the hearth floor to improve air circulation underneath the fire, promoting efficient combustion while protecting the fireplace structure.

Authentic period andirons were typically hand-forged from wrought iron by blacksmiths using traditional techniques. Components such as arched legs, billet bars, and decorative finials were shaped with heat and hammer, joined via rivets or forge welds.

Authentic pieces display subtle asymmetry from hand-forging, hammer marks, and riveted or slotted joins rather than modern machine welds. Surface oxidisation, authentic wear along the iron billets, and period structural proportions further indicate age.

In modern interiors, iron fire dogs serve as structural focal points within functional or decorative fireplaces. They complement minimalist brick or stone surrounds, adding texture, architectural weight, and historical contrast.

Maintain iron fire dogs by brushing away loose soot with a soft-bristled brush. Apply a thin coat of traditional black grate polish or microcrystalline wax to protect against rust and maintain the natural patina, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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