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Large French Brass Fire Dogs
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Large French Brass Fire Dogs

19th century
Description

Large French Brass Fire Dogs made using a mix of methods in moulds, stamped and cast. No back bars.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these French Brass Fire Dogs to the 1850s.

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SA1241826
Dealers Internal Reference
Item number 151
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I have many items I am bringing to Selling Antiques and will be loading items over the next few weeks.

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Description
Large French Brass Fire Dogs made using a mix of methods in moulds, stamped and cast. No back bars.
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated these French Brass Fire Dogs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241826
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 151
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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A pair of ornate polished brass fire dogs featuring fluted urn finials and scrollwork bases decorated with fleur-de-lis motifs.
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Archive I A pair of ornate polished brass fire dogs featuring fluted urn finials and scrollwork bases decorated with fleur-de-lis motifs.

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A pair of ornate polished brass fire dogs featuring fluted urn finials and scrollwork bases decorated with fleur-de-lis motifs.
Large French Brass Fire Dogs
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A pair of ornate polished brass fire dogs featuring fluted urn finials and scrollwork bases decorated with fleur-de-lis motifs.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsFleur-de-lis detail, Fluted urn finial, Scrolling base, Gadrooned body
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

These large French fire dogs from 1850 are fireplace accessories in the French Rococo style, made of brass with a polished brass finish and a golden colour. Each piece stands upright on a wide scrolling base decorated with a central fleur-de-lis motif and cast details, rising through a turned stem to a gadrooned body and a fluted urn finial. The set measures 92 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. Positioned on a fireplace hearth, this pair adds traditional ornamentation to a chimney breast. The items are useful for framing the hearth opening in a living room or study, bringing symmetrical metalwork to the fireplace setting.

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French fire dogs, or chenets, originated as practical hearth tools designed to elevate burning logs off the fireplace floor to improve airflow and combustion. By the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly during the Louis XIV and Rococo eras, they evolved into decorative metalwork statements featuring classical urns, scrolls, and heraldic motifs like the fleur-de-lis.

Traditional fire dogs typically feature cast iron rear billets that extend into the hearth to sustain high heat, paired with cast or hand-chased brass front standards. The decorative brass fronts were often cast in sections using sand-moulding techniques and secured with threaded internal iron rods before being hand-polished.

Authentic period pieces usually show hand-cut threading on the internal assembly rods, subtle irregularities from manual casting, and natural oxidation or soot marks on the reverse side. The front brass work often displays hand-chased surface details, sharp moulding edges, and a heavy, solid construction compared to modern lightweight reproductions.

Brass fire dogs can be placed inside an inactive or modernised fireplace hearth to add architectural structure and warmth. They also function effectively in contemporary schemes as sculptural objects alongside minimal hearth tiles or paired with dark slate surrounds to highlight the reflective metallic finish.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent soot accumulation. To maintain a bright finish, apply a specialist brass polish sparingly with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads that could scratch the metal surface or strip historic lacquers.
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