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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Dogs
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Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Dogs

19th century
Description

Pair of antique Victorian quality brass fire dogs having a brass turned shaped column with an oval top standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front square leg to the back.

Dimensions:

Height 26 cm (10.24 in)

Width 12 cm (4.72 in)

Depth 16 cm (6.30 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Dogs to the 1860s.

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SA1153144
Dealers Internal Reference
2796
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Description
Pair of antique Victorian quality brass fire dogs having a brass turned shaped column with an oval top standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front square leg to the back.

Dimensions:

Height 26 cm (10.24 in)

Width 12 cm (4.72 in)

Depth 16 cm (6.30 in)

Dated 1860

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Dogs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153144
Dealers Internal Ref
2796
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of Victorian brass fire dogs featuring turned baluster tops and scrolled legs.
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass Fire Dogs
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A pair of Victorian brass fire dogs featuring turned baluster tops and scrolled legs.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsBaluster finials, turned posts, scroll legs
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

These Victorian fire dogs are fireplace accessories made from brass and iron in a warm gold colour, dating from 1860. The design incorporates baluster finials with oval tops, turned shaped columns, front scroll legs, shaped cabriole legs, and square back legs. Each dog measures 26 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. They are displayed on a polished wooden surface against a white panelled wall with decorative moulding, though the items themselves show bright metallic polished surfaces with natural patination. Positioned on a fireplace hearth, these accessories serve to support logs within an open hearth, adding a period accent to a period or contemporary living room. The solid metal construction provides sturdy support for fireplace use, while the reflective surfaces catch the ambient light of a room. They suit traditional hearth settings, pairing well with iron grates and coal buckets.

FAQs

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often exhibit cast construction weight, hand-threaded assembly fittings, minor surface oxidisation from heat exposure, and occasional design registry stamps.

These items can be placed inside an active or decorative open fireplace, paired with a fireside companion set, or positioned on a stone hearth to introduce warmth and structure.

Regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth removes soot, while a specialised brass cleaner can be applied occasionally to maintain shine without stripping the natural patina.

Victorian fire dogs were typically cast from solid brass or iron, featuring turned baluster finials, cast scrollwork legs, and heavy iron rear billets built to withstand heat.

Fire dogs, also known as andirons, were placed in pairs within open hearths to support wooden logs, raising them off the floor to improve airflow for combustion and prevent logs from rolling out.
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