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Fine Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Rococo Style Ormolu Chenets or Fire Dogs
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Fine Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Rococo Style Ormolu Chenets or Fire Dogs

19th century
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A fine quality pair of late 19th century (circa 1880) French Rococo style ormolu chenets or fire dogs.

This pair of chenets are of typical Rococo design, of scroll shape with fine scrolling foliate and acanthus leaf decoration.

The pair of chenets are of very fine quality, in very good condition for age and have recently been professionally cleaned so are ready to go straight into a home and would be an ideal addition to a fireplace.

Size:

Height: 16.5'' / 42cm

Width: 11'' / 28cm

Depth: 6'' / 15cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these French Ormolu Rococo Chenets to the 1880s.

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SA1163204
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1176
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Description
A fine quality pair of late 19th century (circa 1880) French Rococo style ormolu chenets or fire dogs.
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This pair of chenets are of typical Rococo design, of scroll shape with fine scrolling foliate and acanthus leaf decoration.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style gilt bronze chenets with asymmetric acanthus scrolls and lattice work.
fig 1. Fine Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Rococo Style Ormolu Chenets or Fire Dogs

The pair of chenets are of very fine quality, in very good condition for age and have recently been professionally cleaned so are ready to go straight into a home and would be an ideal addition to a fireplace.

Size:

Height: 16.5'' / 42cm

Width: 11'' / 28cm

Depth: 6'' / 15cm

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these French Ormolu Rococo Chenets to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163204
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1176
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style gilt bronze chenets with asymmetric acanthus scrolls and lattice work.
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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style gilt bronze chenets with asymmetric acanthus scrolls and lattice work.

Fine Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Rococo Style Ormolu Chenets or Fire Dogs

Archive II A pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style gilt bronze chenets with asymmetric acanthus scrolls and lattice work. View II
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A pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style gilt bronze chenets with asymmetric acanthus scrolls and lattice work.
Fine quality pair of late 19th century French Rococo style ormolu chenets or fire dogs
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A pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style gilt bronze chenets with asymmetric acanthus scrolls and lattice work.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrolls, Rocaille lattice work, Asymmetrical C-scrolls, Moulded plinth bases
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century French Rococo style chenets or fire dogs dates from 1880 and is made of gilt bronze or ormolu with a bright gold finish. The objects exhibit asymmetric acanthus leaf scrolls, rocaille lattice work, C-scrolls, and moulded plinth bases. Visible details include pierced lattice openings, leaf-carved finials, and scrolled feet resting upon stepped bases. Each piece measures 42 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a contemporary home, these decorative metal accessories are positioned on a fireplace hearth to frame an open hearth or decorative fire basket. They sit on either side of the fireplace opening, adding period style to a living room, study, or drawing room mantel arrangement.

FAQs

Chenets, also called fire dogs or andirons, are decorative metal supports positioned at the front of a hearth. In the French Rococo style, they feature asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaf foliage, and rocaille motifs inspired by eighteenth-century designs.

Ormolu surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid using abrasive polishes, liquid cleaners, or chemical solvents, as these can strip or damage the original gilded layer.

Architects and designers place gilt metal chenets inside non-working fireplace openings or on hearth stones to create a focal point. Their sculptural forms contrast effectively against dark painted surrounds, stone mantels, or minimalist contemporary fireplaces.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature heavy cast construction, hand-chased surface details, and casting marks or foundry stamps on the reverse. The gilding displays natural wear along edges and high points consistent with age and heat exposure.

High-grade French chenets from this period were typically cast in bronze and finished with mercury gilding, a process known as ormolu. Later nineteenth-century examples were also produced in cast brass or gilded bronze with chased surface details.
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