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Shiny Iron Fire Dogs
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Shiny Iron Fire Dogs

19th century
Description

Heavy, shiny iron fire dogs made in cast iron, fettled then highly polished.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these Polished Iron Fire Dogs to the 1890s.

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SA1212419
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Item number 118
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
Heavy, shiny iron fire dogs made in cast iron, fettled then highly polished.

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

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these Polished Iron Fire Dogs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212419
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 118
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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A pair of polished iron fire dogs featuring turned spherical finials and scrolled feet.
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Archive I A pair of polished iron fire dogs featuring turned spherical finials and scrolled feet.

Shiny Iron Fire Dogs

Archive II A pair of polished iron fire dogs featuring turned spherical finials and scrolled feet. View II
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Michael Holt Antiques
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Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 43
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A pair of polished iron fire dogs featuring turned spherical finials and scrolled feet.
Shiny Iron Fire dogs
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A pair of polished iron fire dogs featuring turned spherical finials and scrolled feet.
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  • ObjectFire Dogs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPolished Iron, Steel
  • ColourPolished Silver
  • MotifsTurned orb finials, Scroll feet, Square pedestal base, Tapered spire top
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

These Georgian period fire dogs date from 1890 and take the form of a pair of heavy iron hearth supports finished with a highly polished silver sheen. Each piece stands on scrolled feet beneath a square pedestal base, rising through a central shaft with turned orb finials and tapered spire tops. The cast metal construction shows smooth mouldings and reflective surfaces achieved through fettling and polishing, catching the light across the rounded spheres and curved brackets. Dimensions measure 58 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. Placement suits a traditional fireplace hearth in an English Country House setting, where the polished iron works functionally to hold logs or wood fuel while adding a bright, reflective metal accent to the chimney opening. The symmetrical design frames an open fire basket or hearth grate securely.

FAQs

Fire dogs, historically known as andirons, were introduced to elevate logs off the hearth floor, allowing air to circulate beneath the fuel for cleaner, more efficient combustion while containing burning timber.

Traditional fire dogs were primarily forged from wrought iron, cast iron, or brass, with high-end examples occasionally featuring polished steel elements or decorative bronze embellishments.

Authentic period fire dogs often show evidence of hand-forging, hand-turned finials, uneven wear patterns on the billet bars, and natural surface patination or hand-burnished finishes rather than uniform modern machine castings.

Polished iron fire dogs serve as striking architectural accents inside reclaimed brick hearths, decorative log burners, or non-functional structural fireplaces, adding vertical height and reflective metallic contrast.

Polished iron items should be wiped clean with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically coated with a microcrystalline wax to protect against humidity and oxidisation.
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