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Elegant Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs C1900
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Elegant Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs C1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 January 2025 · Lee Sherman Antiques
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A fabulous, simple yet very elegant Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs

This very stylish pair of Cast Iron Andirons with a large ball brass headed finials, they are are in good antique condition, just what your fire tools need to keep them safe and handy

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated these Arts and Crafts Fire Dogs to the 1900s.

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30cm (11.81")
Width
23cm (9.06")
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SA986194
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A fabulous, simple yet very elegant Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
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This very stylish pair of Cast Iron Andirons with a large ball brass headed finials, they are are in good antique condition, just what your fire tools need to keep them safe and handy.
Lee Sherman Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated these Arts and Crafts Fire Dogs to the 1900s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986194
Lee Sherman Antiques
Lee Sherman Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Sourcing beautiful antiques & collectables from the past three hundred years!

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A pair of antique Arts and Crafts fire dogs featuring curved black iron frames and polished brass ball finials.
Elegant Pair of Arts and Crafts Brass and Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs c1900
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A pair of antique Arts and Crafts fire dogs featuring curved black iron frames and polished brass ball finials.
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  • ObjectFire Dogs & Andirons
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialBrass, Iron
  • ColourBlack and Brass
  • MotifsCurved scrollwork, Polished brass finial balls, Tripod or multi-footed scrolled base
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 23 cm (9 in)

Originating in the late 19th century, the Arts and Crafts movement emphasised handcraftsmanship, utility, and simple forms inspired by medieval and vernacular traditions, reacting against industrial mass production.

Fire dogs and andirons from this period were predominantly forged from durable cast iron or wrought iron for structural strength, and frequently accented with polished brass or copper components for decorative contrast.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit visible hand-hammered marks, honest construction methods such as rivets and hand-joined seams, organic or geometric motifs, and genuine patination accumulated over decades of use.

These pieces serve as sculptural focal points in a living room, positioned inside an active or decorative fireplace hearth to add historical texture, metallic warmth, and architectural character to contemporary spaces.

Maintain iron elements by applying a light coat of microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation, while brass components can be gently cleaned with a soft cloth to preserve their historical patina without harsh abrasive polishes.
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