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Pair of Brass Fire Dogs
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Pair of Brass Fire Dogs

1900 - 1920
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Decorative pair of early 20th century brass fire dogs

40 cms high

50 cms deep

27 cms wide

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Merchant House Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Dogs to the 1920s.

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Description
Decorative pair of early 20th century brass fire dogs

40 cms high

50 cms deep

27 cms wide

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Fire Dogs to the 1920s.

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SA1183619
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Mha
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A pair of antique brass fire dogs featuring urn finials, gadrooned details, relief-carved creature bases, and iron billet bars.
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Archive I A pair of antique brass fire dogs featuring urn finials, gadrooned details, relief-carved creature bases, and iron billet bars.

Pair of Brass Fire Dogs

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A pair of antique brass fire dogs featuring urn finials, gadrooned details, relief-carved creature bases, and iron billet bars.
Pair of brass fire dogs
Ref: SA1183619
A pair of antique brass fire dogs featuring urn finials, gadrooned details, relief-carved creature bases, and iron billet bars.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Neo-Classical
  • MaterialBrass, Cast Iron
  • ColourAged Brass
  • MotifsGadrooned finials, Winged horses, Lion mask relief, Turned balusters

This pair of early 20th century fire dogs follows a Victorian Neo-Classical style suitable for an English Country House hearth. Manufactured from brass and cast iron with an aged brass colour, the set includes turned balusters, gadrooned finials, winged horses, and lion mask relief details. Visible signs of age include surface patination and minor wear on the metalwork. Measuring 40 cm high, 50 cm deep, and 27 cm wide, these decorative fireplace accessories sit on the hearth to hold logs in place. Positioned on a fireplace hearth, these fire dogs support firewood within an open hearth or decorative fireplace opening. The traditional design complements period interiors and adds classical detail to a living room, study, or bedroom fireplace. Placed directly in front of the fire, the cast iron bars and heavy bases organise wood while the decorative brass fronts provide visual interest when the fireplace is not in use.

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Fire dogs, also known as andirons, are paired metal supports placed within a fireplace hearth to elevate burning logs. Elevating the fuel improves airflow beneath the fire, promoting more efficient combustion while preventing burning timber from rolling into the room.

Traditional fire dogs feature structural billet bars made of cast or wrought iron to withstand direct flame heat. Decorative front standards are frequently cast in brass, bronze, or polished iron, showcasing elaborate architectural or animal motifs.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-chased decorative detailing, heavy cast iron support arms displaying natural surface oxidisation, and slight irregularities inherent to historic sand-casting techniques rather than modern mass production.

Antique fire dogs can be placed inside an unlit fireplace alcove to add historical depth and architectural texture. They also serve as standalone sculptural metal accents on a stone hearth floor alongside contemporary room furnishings.

The brass decorative fronts should be cleaned with a microfibre cloth and specialized metal polish to remove tarnish. The iron billet bars require dry dusting and an occasional application of stove paste or black wax to protect against rust.
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