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Pair of French Fire Dogs
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Pair of French Fire Dogs

19th century
Description

Unusual pair of pierced cast brass French fire dogs.

Made Circa 1880

Free UK delivery for items or consignments over £1,000. Price reductions considered for multiple purchases.

I have many similar Fire Dogs and will be loading items over the next few weeks.

Please get in touch in you would like to make an appointment to view my huge range of Fire Dogs, Fire Screens, Chandeliers, Jardinieres and other brass/metal antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these French Brass Fire Dogs to the 1880s.

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SA1209613
Dealers Internal Reference
Item number 101
Dealers Notes

I have many items I am bringing to Selling Antiques and will be loading items over the next few weeks.

Please get in touch in you would like to make an appointment to view my huge range of Fire Dogs, Fire Screen, Chandeliers, Jardinieres and other brass/metal antiques.

Description
Unusual pair of pierced cast brass French fire dogs.

Made Circa 1880

Free UK delivery for items or consignments over £1,000. Price reductions considered for multiple purchases.

I have many similar Fire Dogs and will be loading items over the next few weeks.

“
Please get in touch in you would like to make an appointment to view my huge range of Fire Dogs, Fire Screens, Chandeliers, Jardinieres and other brass/metal antiques.
Michael Holt Antiques
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these French Brass Fire Dogs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209613
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 101
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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A pair of cast brass French fire dogs featuring pierced spherical tops, flame finials, and scrolling bases with carved animal heads.
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Archive I A pair of cast brass French fire dogs featuring pierced spherical tops, flame finials, and scrolling bases with carved animal heads.

Pair of French Fire Dogs

Archive II A pair of cast brass French fire dogs featuring pierced spherical tops, flame finials, and scrolling bases with carved animal heads. View II
Archive III A pair of cast brass French fire dogs featuring pierced spherical tops, flame finials, and scrolling bases with carved animal heads. View III
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Michael Holt Antiques
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A pair of cast brass French fire dogs featuring pierced spherical tops, flame finials, and scrolling bases with carved animal heads.
Pair of French Fire Dogs
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A pair of cast brass French fire dogs featuring pierced spherical tops, flame finials, and scrolling bases with carved animal heads.
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  • ObjectAndirons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialCast Brass, Iron
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsPierced sphere finial, Scrolling acanthus legs, Mythical beast heads, Flame spire
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

This pair of French fire dogs, made around 1880, exhibits a French Rococo style in cast brass with a bright brass gold finish. Each andiron stands on scrolling acanthus legs fitted with mythical beast heads, supporting a central turned column topped by an intricate pierced sphere finial and a flame spire. The decoration incorporates openwork scrollwork and cast metal mouldings throughout the structure. Measuring 69 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep, these heavy metal fireplace accessories suit placement directly upon a fireplace hearth to support logs. They bring period character to a working or decorative fireplace in a living room, study, or dining room interior today.

FAQs

Fire dogs, also known as andirons or chenets, are decorative metal supports used in pairs to hold logs off the floor of a fireplace, improving airflow and draft. Originating in antiquity, ornate brass and bronze chenets became prominent decorative statements in French interiors during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Traditional fire dogs were crafted using sand-casting or lost-wax casting methods in materials such as wrought iron, brass, bronze, or ormolu. High-end French examples feature hand-chased ornamentation, pierced openwork, and gilt or lacquered surface treatments attached to cast iron hearth bars.

Authentic period pieces often show subtle hand-tooling marks, threaded assembly rods with square nuts, and signs of genuine thermal oxidisation or soot residue on the rear irons. Significant physical weight is another key indicator, as genuine cast bronze and brass pieces possess considerable heft.

These decorative metal objects can be positioned inside an unused fireplace hearth alongside birch logs or LED pillar candles to form an architectural focal point. Alternatively, they function as sculptural accents displayed on a stone hearth floor.

Maintain cast brass or gilt bronze fire dogs by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip natural patina. Unlacquered brass can be polished gently with dedicated metal cleaner, whereas lacquered surfaces should only be cleaned using a slightly damp cloth.
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