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Large Pair of Antique French Brass Rococo Fire Dogs
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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Large Pair of Antique French Brass Rococo Fire Dogs

1900 - 1920
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Large pair of antique French brass rococo fire dogs, having a quality large pair of French brass Rococo andiron Chenets of scrolling form.

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Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated these French Rococo Fire Dogs to the 1900s.

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Large pair of antique French brass rococo fire dogs, having a quality large pair of French brass Rococo andiron Chenets of scrolling form.
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated these French Rococo Fire Dogs to the 1900s.

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SA1221881
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A pair of ornate antique French Rococo brass fire dogs featuring elaborate scrollwork and leaf motifs set on iron hearth bases.
Large pair of antique French brass rococo fire dogs
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A pair of ornate antique French Rococo brass fire dogs featuring elaborate scrollwork and leaf motifs set on iron hearth bases.
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Fire dogs, also known as andirons or chenets, are supportive metal stands used in open fireplaces to elevate burning logs off the hearth floor, improving airflow and combustion efficiency. The Rococo style emerged in 18th-century France, characterised by ornate S-scrolls, asymmetric leaf motifs, shell embellishments, and elaborate scrollwork.

Authentic French fire dogs were predominantly cast from solid brass or bronze, often paired with forged iron billet bars extending into the hearth firebox. Cast iron served as a heat-resistant base, while the decorative front facing featured chased brass or gilt bronze to reflect firelight into the room.

Antique examples usually demonstrate hand-chased surface details, visible seam lines from traditional sand-casting methods, and hand-cut square or irregular iron thread screws connecting the decorative front to the rear iron bar. Genuine pieces also exhibit authentic oxidisation, subtle surface wear, and a natural patina in crevices that machine-finished reproductions lack.

These sculptural metalwork pieces function as dramatic focal points inside both functional open fireplaces and disused decorative hearth alcoves. Beyond the fireplace, they can be displayed on low plinths, open stone hearths, or integrated into eclectic interior schemes as standalone architectural brass sculptures.

Dust regularly using a soft microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush to remove soot and debris from intricate crevices. To maintain an aged patina, avoid aggressive chemical polishes or abrasive pads; if polishing is preferred, use a specialised brass cream sparingly and dry thoroughly to prevent moisture entrapment and tarnish build-up.
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