Name: A Fine Pair of Georgian Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons Circa 1820.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA823273
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Sold 28 October 2024 · Atropos Antiques

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Description

A fine pair of fire dogs circa 1820. Removed from a north cornish country house. In good order and ready to grace any period or other fireplace. The essence of good antiques is their ability to cross centuries and styles and these fit the bill admirably.

Delivery can be arranged .

Height. 13 inches.

Front to back. 8 inches.

Width. 5 inches.

All questions welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated these Georgian Brass Fire Dogs to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

33cm (12.99")

Width

12.5cm (4.92")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA823273

Dealers Internal Reference

GM/SO/PKX

Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

A fine pair of fire dogs circa 1820. Removed from a north cornish country house. In good order and ready to grace any period or other fireplace.

“

The essence of good antiques is their ability to cross centuries and styles and these fit the bill admirably.

Atropos Antiques

Delivery can be arranged .

Height. 13 inches.

Front to back. 8 inches.

Width. 5 inches.

All questions welcome.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated these Georgian Brass Fire Dogs to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

33cm (12.99")

Width

12.5cm (4.92")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA823273

Dealers Internal Ref

GM/SO/PKX

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Location

The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom

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ObjectFireplace Accessories
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialBrass
ColourPolished Brass
MotifsUrn finials, Turned columns, Scrolled legs, Ball feet
SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Georgian fire dogs, or andirons, were essential hearth hardware used during the 18th and early 19th centuries to support logs for efficient burning and improved airflow within open coal or wood fires.

Authentic period pieces were typically fabricated using cast brass, wrought iron, or bronze, often featuring detailed lathe-turned columns and hand-scrolled bases characteristic of metalworking techniques of the era.

Authentication involves examining the weight, casting imperfections, patination of the metal, and specific stylistic markers such as urn finials, ball feet, and penny or pad feet typical of the period.

They can be placed functionally within an operational hearth or utilized purely as decorative sculptural objects inside a non-working fireplace or hearth alcove to add historical character to a room.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip the natural historical patination and micro-oxidation developed over centuries.