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Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III
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Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III

19th century
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Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III

A handsome pair of French bronze fire dogs dating from the 19th century.

Beautifully cast in solid bronze, with classical motifs of urns, swags, pineapple finials and floral decoration with fine, crisp castings.

Behind each decorative bronze front is a substantial cast iron leg, allowing the fire dogs to be used to support logs in an open fireplace.

The pair is presented in very good antique condition, having been checked over, sympathetically cleaned and sealed against oxidisation in our workshops.

Circa: 19th Century

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• Available for UK, EU & USA shipping with full customs documentation

• Professionally packed for secure delivery

Delivery will be in the region of £50 to England and Wales. For any other locations, please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Pyrontique has dated these French Bronze Fire Dogs to the 19th Century.

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SA1224594
Dealers Internal Reference
1625
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Description
Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III

A handsome pair of French bronze fire dogs dating from the 19th century.

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Beautifully cast in solid bronze, with classical motifs of urns, swags, pineapple finials and floral decoration with fine, crisp castings.
Pyrontique
fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century French bronze fire dogs featuring carved urn finials, draped swags, and openwork bases.
fig 1. Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III

Behind each decorative bronze front is a substantial cast iron leg, allowing the fire dogs to be used to support logs in an open fireplace.

The pair is presented in very good antique condition, having been checked over, sympathetically cleaned and sealed against oxidisation in our workshops.

fig 2. A pair of nineteenth-century French bronze fire dogs featuring carved urn finials, draped swags, and openwork bases.
fig 2. Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III

Circa: 19th Century

International Shipping Information

• Available for UK, EU & USA shipping with full customs documentation

• Professionally packed for secure delivery

Delivery will be in the region of £50 to England and Wales. For any other locations, please contact us for a quote.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Pyrontique has dated these French Bronze Fire Dogs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224594
Dealers Internal Ref
1625
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Napoleon III style fire dogs, or chenets, are decorative hearth supports created during the Second French Empire, characterised by Neoclassical revival elements such as urn finials, classical foliage, and detailed scrollwork.

Nineteenth-century French chenets were predominantly cast in bronze or brass, often finished with gilt or polished surface treatments, and constructed with cast-iron rear billets to withstand open flames.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast-metal construction, hand-chased surface details, visible threaded assembly rods, and subtle surface oxidisation in recessed areas.

Antique fire dogs can be placed inside an unused fireplace hearth to create a focal point, paired with contemporary fire screens, or styled as decorative architectural objects.

Maintain bronze hearth accessories by dry dusting with a microfibre cloth and applying a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax to protect the metal from oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical polishes.
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