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Pair Wrought Iron Andirons
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Pair Wrought Iron Andirons

19th century
Description

Lovely large pair of hand forged wrought iron andirons with brass terminals in excellent original condition. Please get in touch if you require any further details.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Wrought Iron Andirons Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1164093
Description
Lovely large pair of hand forged wrought iron andirons with brass terminals in excellent original condition. Please get in touch if you require any further details.
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Wrought Iron Andirons Pair to the 19th Century.

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A pair of hand-forged wrought iron andirons featuring vertical spit hooks, arched feet, and conical brass finials.
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Archive I A pair of hand-forged wrought iron andirons featuring vertical spit hooks, arched feet, and conical brass finials.

Pair Wrought Iron Andirons

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A pair of hand-forged wrought iron andirons featuring vertical spit hooks, arched feet, and conical brass finials.
Pair wrought iron andirons
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A pair of hand-forged wrought iron andirons featuring vertical spit hooks, arched feet, and conical brass finials.
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  • ObjectAndirons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Brass
  • ColourPatinated Brown
  • MotifsSpit hooks, Conical finials, Arched feet
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Arts and Crafts andirons brings rustic farmhouse character to any open fireplace hearth. Hand-forged from wrought iron, the vertical uprights display patinated brown surfaces with visible signs of age alongside integrated spit hooks for cooking versatility. Polished brass conical finials top each standard, providing a contrasting metallic gleam above the dark metalwork. The structures are supported by stable arched front feet and extended horizontal rear bars designed to hold logs securely. Measuring 66 cm high by 32 cm wide and 34 cm deep, these substantial hearth accessories anchor a living room or study hearth with traditional warmth. Homeowners use them inside a working fireplace or as decorative display pieces during warmer months when the hearth is empty. The heavy-duty construction ensures durability for everyday utility while enhancing traditional interior schemes with authentic period craftsmanship.

FAQs

Andirons, historically referred to as firedogs, were created to elevate firewood off the hearth floor. This design allowed air to circulate underneath the logs for better combustion while keeping burning fuel contained within the fireplace.

Traditional firedogs were primarily hand-forged from wrought iron using a blacksmith hearth, anvil, and hammer. Many examples feature brass or bronze decorative finials attached to the top of the upright irons.

Authentic hand-forged pieces display slight asymmetries, visible hammer marks, and joined elements created through hot riveting or collar joins rather than modern uniform welds. Natural surface oxidisation and surface patination also indicate age.

Antique andirons can be placed inside functional open fireplaces or decorative non-working hearth alcoves. They add visual weight, texture, and architectural structure to a living room or dining room hearth setting.

Wrought iron should be cleaned using a dry stiff-bristled brush to remove soot and loose rust debris. To protect against further corrosion without damaging the natural patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax or beeswax paste.
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