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Pair Victorian Brass & Copper Fire Dogs James Cartland & Sons
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Pair Victorian Brass & Copper Fire Dogs James Cartland & Sons

19th century
Sold 14 August 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A magnificent set of antique Victorian brass and copper fire dogs by James Cartland & Sons circa 1886. The fire dogs or fire tool rests are fantastic quality, in very heavy turned brass and copper in an Aesthetic Movement influenced design. A wonderful set that would complement any fireplace.

James Cartland and Sons was founded 1823 as Dyer and Cartland in Loveday St., Birmingham and were renowned for their many registered designs, craftsmanship and quality. See: James Cartland & Son catalogue, 1886.

Construction:

Brass / Copper

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Lightly polished finish.

Dimensions:

Height: 25cm

Width: 22cm

Depth: 12cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Dogs to the 1890s.

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A magnificent set of antique Victorian brass and copper fire dogs by James Cartland & Sons circa 1886.
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The fire dogs or fire tool rests are fantastic quality, in very heavy turned brass and copper in an Aesthetic Movement influenced design.
Antique Furniture Direct

A wonderful set that would complement any fireplace.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian brass and copper fire dogs featuring ribbed spherical central bodies and tripod scroll feet.
fig 1. Pair Victorian Brass & Copper Fire Dogs James Cartland & Sons

James Cartland and Sons was founded 1823 as Dyer and Cartland in Loveday St., Birmingham and were renowned for their many registered designs, craftsmanship and quality. See: James Cartland & Son catalogue, 1886.

Construction:

Brass / Copper

Condition Report:

Good condition with wear and marks commensurate with age. Lightly polished finish.

Dimensions:

Height: 25cm

Width: 22cm

Depth: 12cm

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated these Victorian Brass Fire Dogs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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A pair of Victorian brass and copper fire dogs featuring ribbed spherical central bodies and tripod scroll feet.
Pair Victorian Brass & Copper Fire Dogs James Cartland & Sons
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Copper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRibbed body, Scroll feet, Cast construction, Turned finials
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Fire dogs, also known as andirons, date back to medieval times and were developed to elevate logs off the hearth to improve airflow. During the Victorian era, manufacturing shifted towards ornate decorative designs utilising mixed metals like brass and copper to complement elaborate drawing room fire surrounds.

Victorian fire dogs were predominantly manufactured using cast brass, wrought iron, and copper. Components were often cast in separate sections, chased, and joined mechanically or via brazing, sometimes incorporating makers marks from notable foundries.

Authentic pieces generally feature heavy construction with hand-finished chasing, natural patination, and tool marks consistent with 19th-century foundry methods. Maker stamps or registration numbers stamped into the metal often indicate the manufacturer and registration date.

Antique fire dogs can be placed inside an active fireplace hearth or styled purely as decorative objects within an unused fireplace recess. Their metallic finishes add textural contrast and warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Maintenance should be limited to dusting with a soft dry cloth to preserve the historical patina. Abrasive polishes should be avoided unless specified, as they strip the oxidisation layers that develop over centuries of age.
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