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Antique Early Metalware Late 18thc Brass & Iron Andirons. American - New York C1780-c1800
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Antique Early Metalware Late 18thc Brass & Iron Andirons. American - New York C1780-c1800

18th century
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One of the best pair of 18thc brass and iron andirons I have bought....beautifully made by casting in a mould the two parts....still possible to see the seam on each andiron...they are of the highest quality with a classical urn finial...large central "ball" knop and a large round plinth....standing on shapely legs with spurs and round ball feet.....supported by iron rests.

American - New York or Philadelphia. C1780-C1800.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.1cm (20.51")
Width
24.8cm (9.76")
Depth
43.8cm (17.24")
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Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Firedogs to the 18th Century.

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SA1233018
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MS 8571
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One of the best pair of 18thc brass and iron andirons I have bought....beautifully made by casting in a mould the two parts....still possible to see the seam on each andiron...they are of the highest quality with a classical urn finial...large central "ball" knop and a large round plinth....standing on shapely legs with spurs and round ball feet.....supported by iron rests.

American - New York or Philadelphia. C1780-C1800.

Height
52.1cm (20.51")
Width
24.8cm (9.76")
Depth
43.8cm (17.24")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Firedogs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233018
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8571
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets.
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Archive I A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets.

Antique Early Metalware Late 18thc Brass & Iron Andirons. American - New York C1780-c1800

Archive II A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets. View II
Archive III A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets. View III
Archive IV A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets. View IV
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A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets.
Antique Early Metalware Late 18thc Brass & Iron Andirons. American - New York C1780-C1800
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A pair of late eighteenth-century brass and irons featuring turned urn finials, spurred legs, and ball feet attached to wrought iron billets.
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  • ObjectAndirons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFederal
  • MaterialBrass, Wrought Iron
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsSteeple finial, Ball turnings, Spurred cabriole legs, Ball feet
  • SizeH 52.1 cm (21 in) x W 24.8 cm (10 in) x D 43.8 cm (17 in)

This pair of late eighteenth-century Federal andirons originates from America and measures 52.1 cm high, 24.8 cm wide, and 43.8 cm deep. The construction combines cast brass components with wrought iron billets, presenting a bright brass colour alongside dark iron supports. Each andiron displays a classical urn finial above a prominent central ball knop and a substantial round plinth, supported by shapely spurred cabriole legs terminating in round ball feet. Visible manufacturing details include casting seams along the vertical shaft. Placement suits an active fireplace hearth in a traditional reception room or a gentleman's library. The design provides both decorative presence and practical support for logs within an open hearth setting. Regular maintenance involves standard brass cleaning to preserve the polished metallic finish.

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Andirons, historically referred to as firedogs, were designed to support burning logs above the hearth floor to improve air circulation and combustion. During the late eighteenth century, decorative cast brass fronts were combined with wrought iron rear shafts to elevate the aesthetic of formal reception rooms.

Pieces from this period usually feature cast and turned brass fronts mounted onto heavy wrought iron billets. The brass component provided a reflective surface that enhanced heat distribution, while the structural iron behind withstood direct exposure to open flames.

Authentic period examples often display hand-lathed turned brass finials, cast seams, and hand-forged wrought iron billets secured with early iron screw threads or rivets. Signs of hand-hammering, irregular casting marks, and honest wear near the base confirm historical manufacturing methods.

Position them within an open brick or stone fireplace opening to frame log displays, whether functional or decorative. Their polished warm brass tone pairs effectively with dark timber surrounds, slate hearths, and traditional architectural detailing.

Clean the brass components with a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive metal polish to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical strippers. The iron billets should be kept dry and periodically treated with black hearth wax or linseed oil to prevent oxidisation.
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