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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass "Uprights" Ball & Claw Andirons. English C1740-50
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Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass "Uprights" Ball & Claw Andirons. English C1740-50

18th century
Sold 25 February 2026 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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I haven't had such a lovely pair of "andirons" for a long time.....this fine pair came to me from a private collection and were made around 1740-50 ....they have brass uprights in the form of cabriole legs with ball & claw feet topped off with "urn" finials....they still have the original iron bar supports, which would have been too short to support logs, so it probably would have had a shallow wrought iron basket...very nice quality and in good condition considering all the domestic use they would have had.

English C1740-50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.1cm (15.79")
Width
12.2cm (4.80")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Andirons to the 18th Century.

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SA1198105
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8416
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I haven't had such a lovely pair of "andirons" for a long time.....this fine pair came to me from a private collection and were made around 1740-50 ....
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they have brass uprights in the form of cabriole legs with ball & claw feet topped off with "urn" finials.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...they still have the original iron bar supports, which would have been too short to support logs, so it probably would have had a shallow wrought iron basket...very nice quality and in good condition considering all the domestic use they would have had.

English C1740-50.

Height
40.1cm (15.79")
Width
12.2cm (4.80")
Depth
29.2cm (11.50")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Andirons to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198105
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8416
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass "Uprights" Ball & Claw Andirons. English C1740-50

Archive II A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background.
Antique Early Metalware 18thc Brass "Uprights" Ball & Claw Andirons. English C1740-50
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A pair of 18th-century brass andirons featuring ball and claw feet and scrolled shell details against a plain background.
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  • ObjectFire Dogs & Andirons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourPolished Brass
  • MotifsBall and claw feet, Scrolled shell details, Turned finials
  • SizeH 40.1 cm (16 in) x W 12.2 cm (5 in) x D 29.2 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Georgian brass andirons, or fire dogs, date back to the 18th century and were designed to support logs in an open hearth while adding decorative elegance to the fireplace.

These pieces were typically cast in brass for the decorative upright fronts, paired with durable forged iron billets or bars to withstand intense heat.

Authentic period pieces often feature heavy sand-cast brass construction, hand-filed details, period-appropriate casting flaws, and iron components joined by traditional fixings.

They can be placed within a working or decorative fireplace hearth to anchor the rooms focal point, contrasting traditional metalwork against clean modern surrounds.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina. Natural wax can be applied sparingly to protect the brass surface.
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