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A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm Tall C1900
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A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm Tall C1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Gilt and Gesso
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A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm tall C1900

A fine pair of hand forged Arts and Crafts andirons, the 74cm tall fire dogs topped with disc finials and forged standards, with ornate scrollwork and spit-hooks.

A magnificent pair of hand forged, perhaps estate made wrought iron antique fire dogs of good scale scale and skilled forging, displaying Arts and Crafts characteristics, estimated date circa 1900.

Dimensions

Height 74cm

Width 28cm

Depth 57cm

An elegant pair of iron Arts and Crafts firedogs, andirons of country house proportions, ideal for a large fireplace, inglenook etc, with considerable decorative appeal.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £25 please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Wrought Iron Fire Dogs to the 1900s.

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SA1233253
Description
A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm tall C1900
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A fine pair of hand forged Arts and Crafts andirons, the 74cm tall fire dogs topped with disc finials and forged standards, with ornate scrollwork and spit-hooks.
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fig 1. A pair of hand-forged black wrought iron fire dogs featuring circular disc tops, tool hooks, and scrolled arched feet.
fig 1. A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm Tall C1900

A magnificent pair of hand forged, perhaps estate made wrought iron antique fire dogs of good scale scale and skilled forging, displaying Arts and Crafts characteristics, estimated date circa 1900.

Dimensions

fig 2. A pair of hand-forged black wrought iron fire dogs featuring circular disc tops, tool hooks, and scrolled arched feet.
fig 2. A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm Tall C1900

Height 74cm

Width 28cm

Depth 57cm

An elegant pair of iron Arts and Crafts firedogs, andirons of country house proportions, ideal for a large fireplace, inglenook etc, with considerable decorative appeal.

fig 3. A pair of hand-forged black wrought iron fire dogs featuring circular disc tops, tool hooks, and scrolled arched feet.
fig 3. A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm Tall C1900

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £25 please enquire for Scotland.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Wrought Iron Fire Dogs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233253
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A pair of hand-forged black wrought iron fire dogs featuring circular disc tops, tool hooks, and scrolled arched feet.

A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts Style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm Tall C1900

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A pair of hand-forged black wrought iron fire dogs featuring circular disc tops, tool hooks, and scrolled arched feet.
A Pair of Wrought Iron Arts and Crafts style Fire Dogs, Andirons 74cm tall C1900
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A pair of hand-forged black wrought iron fire dogs featuring circular disc tops, tool hooks, and scrolled arched feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFire Dogs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsDisc finials, Scroll feet, Tool hooks, Hand-hammered finish
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This pair of Arts and Crafts period fire dogs and andirons originates from circa 1900. Made from hand-forged wrought iron in a black finish, the pieces exhibit a hand-hammered texture across the upright standards. Each andiron features circular disc finials at the top, double tool hooks along the shaft, and an arched base terminating in scroll feet. The metal shows minor surface variations consistent with traditional hand-forged work. Measuring 74 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, these utilitarian items suit placement on a fireplace hearth. They function practically to support logs within an open hearth while providing integrated hooks for fire tending tools. Their rustic farmhouse aesthetic integrates well into traditional fireplace settings and inglenook spaces.

FAQs

Arts and Crafts metalwork emphasised hand craftsmanship, functional honesty, and visible joinery in reaction to mass industrial production around the turn of the 20th century. Fireplace accessories from this era often feature simple geometric accents, hammered finishes, and stylized organic forms.

Traditional fire dogs were hand-forged from wrought iron using blacksmithing methods such as heating, hammering, bending, and riveting. Wrought iron was favoured for its malleability when heated and its durability when exposed to high hearth temperatures.

Authentic period pieces display subtle surface irregularities from hand-hammering rather than uniform machine casting. Key indicators include hand-riveted joints, hand-curled scrollwork, and natural surface patination or mild oxidisation accumulated over decades.

Place iron hearth accessories inside an open fireplace or minimalist chimney breast to introduce dark structural contrast and historic texture. In non-working fireplaces, styling them alongside stacked timber logs creates an architectural focal point.

Keep ironwork clean by removing ash and dust using a dry, soft-bristled brush. To protect the metal from moisture and rust, periodically apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax or beeswax and buff gently with a lint-free cloth.
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