English Andirons

These firedogs (as they were referred to), while not really serving any utility, would have been used as decoration to enhance the visual aesthetics of the hearth, by being placed one to each side of the fireplace opening. I have attached 20 images to this listing. The last image shows how they would have been used in a fireplace setting. These highly ornate pair of gilt bronze firedogs are quite important and were, more than likely, the design of Thomas Hope (1769-1831), who created elaborate and innovative decorations whose features were influenced by his extensive travel through the Near East, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Europe, over a ten year period. He was the foremost interior designer during the Regency period and developed luxurious surroundings for his two lavish London residences during the early 19th century. They were decorated with items of his own design, along with those he had accumulated and collected during his travels. He introduced to the British aristocracy the term "interior design". In terms of collecting, and the acquisition of fine art...

A handsome pair of early 19th century brass andirons or log rests with ball finials over finely etched "engine-turned" shafts, and having original cast iron log supports. Would work...

English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...

Exceptional set of Polished Steel & Gilt-Metal fire tools on stand. Tongs , shovel & poker ( Stand or a Later date ) Measures: Height: 32 in. ...

Distinctive pair Dutch Baroque style andirons crafted from patinated brass and iron. The large andirons feature round cannonball spheres having an etched gun metal finish topped with...

English brass gallery foliage and beaded fire place fender with flanking spiral finials, scrolled floral medallions, and resting on a step back molded edge base, Early 19th century.

English Regency brass fire fender with artistic wire work gallery, original flanking tool holders, lower fluted banding with decorative shell & foliage motif, and resting on the orig...

Pair of enormous late 19th century English vintage fireplace andirons.

Liberty & Co., attributed to John Pearson or John Williams. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire-screen, with cold rivetted construction to the edges and a hand-hammered ga...

Aesthetic English style andirons fireplace set including andirons and 3 tools (no stand), The andirons have a sunflower motif and superior quality throughout. Brass is excellent shin...

English brass Urn finial and artistic wire work fire place fender with stylized scrolled feet. Early 19th century.

English brass fire place fender with central engraved King Neptune figure, intertwined engraved foliage motif with decorative flanking engraved dragons an...

Pair of English George III bronze andirons. Fine openwork in chiseled bronze in the shape of an obelisk. England, circa 1820.

Pair of English brass ball top and wrought iron hand chased andirons with centered spiral twisted columns, matching spiral brass urn finial spit hooks, and terminating on the origina...

English serpentine hand chased foliage fire fender with molded edges and decorative flanking chased bird and serpent motif, Mid 18th century.

English monumental wrought iron fire guard with decorative scrolled medallion fire back and flanking wax candle holders, Mid-18th century. Mea...

Robbins and Co attributed to Henry Jeckyll. A pair of Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire dogs. With registered design losenge mark to the foot. Price for the pair. Henry was the cousin of...

Pair of Vintage English Equestrian Brass and cast-Iron Horse Heads Andirons and Hoof Andiron Supported by Bronze Hoof Base

A refined pair of mid-19th-century English brass andirons, radiating timeless Georgian elegance! Each standard rises in a finely turned baluster form, crowned with a classical urn-fo...

Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each with twelve Minton tiles, printed in blue and white with comical designs by John Moyr-Smith from Aesop's Fables. The designs Moyr Smith drew on these tiles are known as:- The Dog and his shadow. The Fox & the Goat. The Hare and the Tortoise. The Frogs Who Wished for a King. The Wolf and the Lamb...

Five mile town, Ireland, made by John Williams. In the style of Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts copper and wrought iron fire screen with wonderful whiplash style iron and brass work t...

A pair of Arts and Crafts copper and bronze fire dogs with pyramid finials and decorative with copper flower heads to the tops, and copper flower decoration to the bases applied to a...

Pair of circa 1900 English neoclassic style bronze andirons. Measurements: Height: 29" Depth: 22"

Pair of Late 19th century English Victorian brass firedogs or andirons. Constructed from polished brass and featuring ornate finials, hoofen feet, and scrolling details. Dimensions...

Unusual pair of polished steel Arts and Crafts andirons, the pointed finials over "cobra neck" bodies, standing on arched legs ending in penny feet.

The design for this pair of English andirons first originated in the late 17th century. The pierced ornamental brass discs are set one above the other and in contrast to the wrought ...

Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.  

Thirteen finely cast Regency style mid-19th century iron balustrades, recently refinished in black powder coat. Each balustrade is matching in design, decoratively cast into a sweepi...

A pair of 18th century Italian brass and iron andirons with balustrade turned shafts surmounted by brass cannon ball finials and vasiform shafts, above square bases and standing on d...

Pair antique early 19th century wrought iron and brass andirons.

English serpentine cast brass fire place fender with a hand chased pierced gallery and molded edge, Late 18th Century

This is a stately set of brass 19th Century English Gothic style brass and bronze andirons. The ornate scepter stem is embellished with a winged serpent, resting atop a cathedral ty...

An impressive wrought iron fire basket in the Arts and Crafts style. The large burning area surmounted by surrounding decorative scroll work and finials. Ideal for large logs. Finish...

Elegant English brass serpentine fireplace fender with a decorative pierced gallery, single row of beading, and terminating on a molded edge base....

A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...

Pair of English brass and polished steel urn finial fire place andirons with decorative hand chase work, original wrought iron rear dog legs, and r...

A handsome and remarkably complete late 18th-century (Circa 1780) English Georgian brass fireplace suite, comprising an architectural fender, a pair of andirons or fire dogs, and coo...

A decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usabl...

English brass and wrought iron shield perched lion andirons with turned bulbous brass columns, rectangular iron plinths, and terminating on chased scrolled legs, Early 19th century.

A pair of Regency style English brass firedogs, the claw shaped feet and cast filigree work surmounted by stiff acanthus leaf stem and leaf urn finials. English, circa 1900. Measu...

A pair of mid 19th century brass and iron fireplace fire dogs. With brass urns shaped finials and black iron feet light with palmette motif.

An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, e...

A decorative Victorian cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, each usable as...

An antique decorative Victorian era cast iron decorative railing panel by George Wright & Co, Rotherham (stamped). This is one of various similar pieces we have available for sale, e...

Pair of antique English Victorian brass andirons, Circa 1880.

Pair Antique English Victorian brass Andirons, Circa 1880.

English brass serpentine fire place fender with centered decorative floral engraving, flanking rope columns, pierced intertwined foliage gallery, rope banding, and resting on a step ...

Nineteenth century Georgian gilt bronze fire fender with lions head and swag sides united by parallel bars.

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of oversized Regency bronze andirons, each measuring 38.5 inches tall × 38.5 inches deep × 22.5 inches wide and weighing well over 100 lb...

A pair of good quality elegant Georgian style English antiqued firedogs. The turned uprights surmounted by urn finials. N.B. May be subject to an exte...

A Pair of English Regency Period Patinated and Ormolu Rams Head Andirons. Each is beautifully patinated with a dark patina and further accented with ormolu fittings. The body is of...

A pair of polished Arts & Crafts wrought iron firedogs with shaped feet and shaped petal finials. English. Early 20th century. Measures: Height: 535 mm 21" Width: 205 mm 8" Dept...

A pair of Victorian late 19th century, early 20th century brass fire irons or Andirons, possibly produced around the time of the Aesthetic Movement with influences from Persia. A...

A pair of English 18th century polished wrought fire dogs with shield. The standards support the large disc finials on shaped neck and violin-shaped shields sit over arched supports....

This classical pair of early 19th century English Regency andiron firedogs feature multiple turnings and perch delicately on ball feet. Very sturdy construction.

Pair of period Aesthetic Movement Fire Dogs, design attributed to Christopher Dresser. Manufactured by Benham & Froud, both signed with the cyp...

A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...

English Manor stately pair of cast brass andirons featuring Neoclassical elements such as columns and stylized finials.

These tools are incidentally functional but absolutely beautiful. Adorned with beautiful bronze peacock repousse, turned fumed oak bodies, paw feet and claw thongs. These tools are a wonderful example of the themes and principles of the Aesthetic Movement. The peacock was transformed into the ultimate icon of the Aesthetic style with James McNeil Whistler...

A pair of good quality elegant Georgian style English steel firedogs. The turned uprights surmounted by urn finials. Pictured with polished back bar which could be blacked if require...