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Wrought Iron Fire Irons
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Wrought Iron Fire Irons

19th century
Description

Blacksmith made wrought iron French Fire irons, when positioned in the fire space the arms supported the logs to create the grate.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these Antique Wrought Iron Andirons to the 1860s.

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SA1210756
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Item number 107
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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
Blacksmith made wrought iron French Fire irons, when positioned in the fire space the arms supported the logs to create the grate.

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

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these Antique Wrought Iron Andirons to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210756
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 107
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests.
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Archive I Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests.

Wrought Iron Fire Irons

Archive II Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests. View II
Archive III Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests. View III
Archive IV Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests. View IV
Archive V Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests. View V
Archive VI Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests. View VI
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Michael Holt Antiques
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Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests.
Wrought Iron Fire irons
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Pair of antique hand-forged wrought iron firedogs featuring barley twist stems, cresset basket tops, scrolled feet, and rear log rests.
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  • ObjectAndirons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist shaft, cresset basket top, scrolled feet, forged hooks
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This pair of Victorian Gothic Revival firedogs originates from France around 1860, functioning as blacksmith-made wrought iron andirons for a fireplace hearth. The dark brown pieces display a hand-forged finish with signs of age and oxidation across the metal surfaces. Each item incorporates a cresset basket top, a barley twist shaft, scrolled feet, forged hooks, and rear log rests designed to hold fuel within the hearth. Additional visual elements include ring drop handles attached to the stems and curved structural supports forming the stable base. Standing at 83 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, the pair provides practical support for holding logs securely off the floor. They suit traditional living spaces or studies with working fireplaces, adding an authentic industrial element to interior chimney setups. Homeowners place them directly inside the fire space to elevate fuel and improve airflow during use.

FAQs

Andirons, also known as firedogs, are paired metal brackets placed on a hearth to support burning logs, elevating the fuel to improve air circulation and combustion.

Traditional firedogs are hand-forged by blacksmiths using wrought iron, featuring hammer-formed joinery, twisted stems, scrolled feet, and integrated hooks or cresset tops.

Authentic antique ironwork displays hand-hammered surface irregularities, pit marks, forge-welded joints, and natural age-related oxidisation rather than uniform machine welding.

Place these ironwork pieces within an inglenook fireplace, set them inside a converted decorative hearth with stacked timber, or display them as standalone architectural metalwork.

Clean ironwork with a soft wire brush or dry cloth to remove loose rust and debris, then apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or beeswax to protect against moisture corrosion.
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