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Attractive Pair of Bronze & Ormolu French Chenets
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Attractive Pair of Bronze & Ormolu French Chenets

19th century
Description

A fine pair of mid 19th century French bronze & Ormolu chenets in the Louis XVI style. Each with a patinated bronze seated figure of a cherub depicting Literature & Education. The stepped rectangular plinths with central ormolu drapery flanked by acanthus medallions. Regilded.

Height 13” (33cm)

Width 10 3/4” (27.5cm)

Depth 3 3/4” (9.5cm)

French

Circa 1860

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ormolu Chenets to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187672
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4630
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Description
A fine pair of mid 19th century French bronze & Ormolu chenets in the Louis XVI style. Each with a patinated bronze seated figure of a cherub depicting Literature & Education. The stepped rectangular plinths with central ormolu drapery flanked by acanthus medallions. Regilded.

Height 13” (33cm)

Width 10 3/4” (27.5cm)

Depth 3 3/4” (9.5cm)

French

Circa 1860

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ormolu Chenets to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187672
Dealers Internal Ref
4630
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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Tim Saltwell Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of French bronze and ormolu chenets featuring dark patinated putti figures seated on rectangular plinths adorned with gilt drapery swags.
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Archive I A pair of French bronze and ormolu chenets featuring dark patinated putti figures seated on rectangular plinths adorned with gilt drapery swags.

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A pair of French bronze and ormolu chenets featuring dark patinated putti figures seated on rectangular plinths adorned with gilt drapery swags.
Attractive Pair of Bronze & Ormolu French Chenets
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A pair of French bronze and ormolu chenets featuring dark patinated putti figures seated on rectangular plinths adorned with gilt drapery swags.
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Chenets, also known as fire dogs or andirons, are decorative metal supports placed in front of an open hearth to hold log irons or ornament the base of a fireplace.

French chenets were traditionally crafted from cast iron, patinated bronze, and gilded bronze (ormolu), often combining dark patinas with mercury-gilded highlights.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-chasing, heavy cast bronze construction, threaded assembly rods, and natural wear or oxidation on unexposed underside surfaces.

Antique chenets can be positioned inside a non-working fireplace, displayed on a grand hearth, or elevated on a mantelpiece and sideboard as sculptural decorative accents.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth; avoid chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as these can strip original gilding and patination.
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