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Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750
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Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750

18th century
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Our Stock # 24916

This is a pair of antique fireside andirons. A French, brass and wrought iron chenet or firedog in Baroque taste, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750.

Fascinating andirons with bold figural appeal and bright tonality

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality polished brass radiates a bright golden hue

Wrought iron arms presented with a graphite finish

Twist relief adorns a small finial atop a bulb with fleur de lys motif

Classic marmouset masks adorn the shaped lower

In exaggerated female form, creating prominent relief decoration

Charming scrolled toes to the rest stabilising the andiron

This is a delightful pair of antique fireside andirons, with appealing Baroque taste and distinctive mask detail. Delivered ready for the lounge.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

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Our Ref: 24916

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique French Brass Andirons to the Georgian era.

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SA1117223
Dealers Internal Reference
24916
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Description
Our Stock # 24916

This is a pair of antique fireside andirons.

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A French, brass and wrought iron chenet or firedog in Baroque taste, dating to the mid Georgian period, circa 1750.
London Fine Antiques

Fascinating andirons with bold figural appeal and bright tonality

fig 1. A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality polished brass radiates a bright golden hue

Wrought iron arms presented with a graphite finish

Twist relief adorns a small finial atop a bulb with fleur de lys motif

fig 2. A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750

Classic marmouset masks adorn the shaped lower

In exaggerated female form, creating prominent relief decoration

Charming scrolled toes to the rest stabilising the andiron

This is a delightful pair of antique fireside andirons, with appealing Baroque taste and distinctive mask detail. Delivered ready for the lounge.

fig 3. A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

Max Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24916

Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique French Brass Andirons to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117223
Dealers Internal Ref
24916
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.

Pair of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750

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A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.
Pair Of Antique Fireside Andirons, French Brass, Chenet, Firedog, Georgian, 1750
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A pair of 18th-century French brass and iron andirons featuring decorative cherub bases, fleur-de-lis embossed spheres, and spiral finials.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialBrass, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsCherub mask, Fleur-de-lis motif, Spiral finial, Scroll base
  • SizeH 36.5 cm (14 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

These antique fireside andirons are a pair of French brass and wrought iron chenets or firedogs in Baroque taste, dating to the mid Georgian period around 1750. They display a bright golden hue from polished brass alongside a graphite finish on the wrought iron arms, showing a desirable aged patina. The design incorporates a twist relief small finial atop a bulb embossed with a fleur-de-lis motif, classic marmouset masks in exaggerated female form creating prominent relief decoration on the shaped lower base, and charming scrolled toes stabilising the rest. Each andiron measures 36.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. These pieces sit on a fireplace hearth to hold firewood in a lounge or living room. They bring period character to a home fireplace while providing a functional support for logs during use.

FAQs

Andirons, historically referred to as chenets or firedogs, are horizontal iron bars supported by decorative front standards designed to hold logs above the hearth floor, improving draft and airflow for domestic fires.

Mid-18th-century French andirons typically feature forged wrought iron billets that extend into the fireplace hearth, paired with decorative front standards cast from brass, bronze, or polished metal.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-forged iron billets connected by riveted or threaded joints, minor casting variations in decorative brass components, and evidence of historical hand-chasing or surface wear.

Antique brass andirons can be placed inside an ornamental fireplace opening, paired with modern hearth tools, or displayed as decorative metallic accents beside a stove surround to introduce historical contrast.

Dust the metal regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, clean the wrought iron with wax polish to prevent oxidisation, and use a mild metal polish sparingly on decorative brass surfaces to maintain their lustre.
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