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A Pair of 16th Century Gothic Firedogs/ Andirons.
Youngs Antiques
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A Pair of 16th Century Gothic Firedogs/ Andirons.

16th century
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A pair of 16th century Anglo French gothic fire dogs or ''Chenets'' made from cast iron, and decorated with grape vines. The firedogs have a lovely untouched patina and are in excellent condition.

Height is 45cm (17.7inches)

Width is 21.5cm (8.5inches)

Depth is 42cm (16.5inches)

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Youngs Antiques has dated these Gothic Cast Iron Firedogs to the 16th Century.

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Description
A pair of 16th century Anglo French gothic fire dogs or ''Chenets'' made from cast iron, and decorated with grape vines. The firedogs have a lovely untouched patina and are in excellent condition.

Height is 45cm (17.7inches)

Width is 21.5cm (8.5inches)

Depth is 42cm (16.5inches)

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated these Gothic Cast Iron Firedogs to the 16th Century.

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SA1226261
Youngs Antiques
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A pair of 16th-century style cast iron firedogs featuring raised Gothic vine leaf motifs and arched pedestal bases.
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A pair of 16th-century style cast iron firedogs featuring raised Gothic vine leaf motifs and arched pedestal bases.
A Pair Of 16th Century Gothic Firedogs/ Andirons.
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A pair of 16th-century style cast iron firedogs featuring raised Gothic vine leaf motifs and arched pedestal bases.
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Firedogs, also called andirons, are raised horizontal supports attached to upright posts placed within an open fireplace. Historically developed during the medieval and Renaissance periods, they held burning logs above the hearth floor to permit air circulation underneath for better combustion.

Early firedogs were predominantly hand-forged from wrought iron or cast from heavy iron to endure intense heat. Higher-status domestic versions often incorporated brass, bronze, or polished metal decorative uprights fixed to structural iron log billets.

Authentic early metalwork displays structural hand-forging or sand-casting marks, including uneven surface textures and hand-chiseled detailing. Genuine wear patterns typically appear along the horizontal log supports where prolonged exposure to heat and timber caused metal oxidisation and surface erosion.

Antique firedogs can be placed inside functional or decommissioned fireplaces to create a focal point with historic character. They also function well as standalone decorative items positioned on a broad hearth or displayed within a deep wall alcove.

To prevent rust, iron firedogs ought to be kept dry and occasionally treated with a light coating of microcrystalline wax or specialist graphite paste. Soot and surface debris should be removed with a stiff wire brush rather than water or chemical solvents.
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