Fire dogs, the popular name for andirons and chenets, are metal supports for logs in the fireplace, usually standing with two feet at the front and one at the back. They hold the wood above the hearth level allowing the air to pass around it to facilitate burning. Until the beginning of the 15th century they were made of wrought iron, and after this date were made in cast iron or steel, often with decorative brass embellishments.

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Christopher Dresser, set Benham & Froud brass and oak fire…

Christopher Dresser, set Benham & Froud brass and oak fire irons. Stamped with orb mark; together with a pair or andirons attrib. To dresser, unmarked).

Pair British Arts & Crafts wrought iron andirons. Early 20th…

Pair British Arts & Crafts wrought iron andirons. Early 20th century, height 45 cm

A pair of large and impressive early 19th century cast iron…

A pair of large and impressive early 19th century cast iron andirons, in the form of Welsh dragons, aged patina, maker's name to reverse, Charles R. Phillips, Gloucester, purchased from Phillips, Tatton Park, U.K. 46 x 42 x 72 cm.

Antique pair brass firedog andirons each depicting 2 seated…

Brass Firedogs with Seated Dog Depictions

Antique pair brass firedog andirons each depicting 2 seated dogs, on a decorated base, height 25 cm, length 31 cm, each .

A set of ornamental cast brass andirons, 19th century, 38 cm…

19th Century Brass Andirons

A set of ornamental cast brass andirons, 19th century, 38 cm high, 16 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Robert Mallet-Stevens (French, 1886-1945), pair of andirons, c.…

Mallet-Stevens Andirons, 1930

Robert Mallet-Stevens (French, 1886-1945), pair of andirons, c. 1930, nickel-plated steel and iron, minor scratches to surfaces (2), length 71 cm

A pair of French rococo revival andirons, brass and iron, 19th…

French Rococo Andirons, 19th Century

A pair of French rococo revival andirons, brass and iron, 19th century, 36 cm high, 24 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Pair of Australian figural cast iron andirons, cast with emus…

Australian Cast Iron Andirons with Emus and Kangaroos

Pair of Australian figural cast iron andirons, cast with emus and kangaroos (2), height 32 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Vintage pair brass andirons

Brass Andirons: Vintage Pair

Vintage pair brass andirons

Vintage pair brass andirons decorative brass andirons, with…

Decorative Vintage Brass Andirons with Iron Bases (8 words)

Vintage pair brass andirons decorative brass andirons, with iron bases, height 38 cm each.

A pair of antique French brass and cast iron andirons, late…

Antique French Brass and Cast Iron Andirons

A pair of antique French brass and cast iron andirons, late 19th century, the front of each with a turned finial above a scrolling pierced support, height 25.5 cm, length 39.5 cm

A fine pair of Rococo style andirons, cast brass, 19th century,…

19th Century Rococo Brass Andirons - Pair

A fine pair of Rococo style andirons, cast brass, 19th century, 41 cm long

A pair of English brass andirons, late 19th century, each with…

English Brass Andirons with Sunflower Patera

A pair of English brass andirons, late 19th century, each with a sunflower patera, to the front, raised on turned and scrolled supports, 32 cm high, 22 cm deep.

A pair of French rococo revival andirons, brass and iron, 19th…

French Rococo Revival Andirons, 19th Century

A pair of French rococo revival andirons, brass and iron, 19th century, 36 cm high, 24 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Pair of Australian cast iron andirons, c. 1880, depicting two…

Australian Cast Iron Andirons with Kangaroos and Emus

Pair of Australian cast iron andirons, c. 1880, depicting two kangaroos and two emus, kangaroo (A/F) lacking one bolt (2), height 31.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A pair of Georgian andirons, brass and iron, early 19th century,…

Georgian Brass and Iron Andirons, 19th Century

A pair of Georgian andirons, brass and iron, early 19th century, 67 cm high

Pair of English cast iron andirons, 19th century, each with a…

19th Century Cast Iron Andirons

Pair of English cast iron andirons, 19th century, each with a twisted stem on U shape base (2), height 51 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

A pair of Australian fauna andirons with kangaroo and emu, cast…

Australian Fauna Andirons: Kangaroo and Emu

A pair of Australian fauna andirons with kangaroo and emu, cast iron, circa 1885, 32 cm high

A part Italian wrought iron andiron fire place set 19th century…

Italian Wrought Iron Fireplace Set, 19th Century

A part Italian wrought iron andiron fire place set 19th century including a pair of andirons fitted with pot and candle holders 128 cm high, 123 cm wide. Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.

Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu andirons late 19th century, each…

Louis XVI Style Putti Andirons

Pair of Louis XVI style ormolu andirons late 19th century, each modelled as a putti standing on a scrolled rocaille base (2), height 55 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury,…

A pair of Adam style brass andirons, in the form of urns, 49 cm…

Adam Style Brass Urn Andirons - 49 cm High

A pair of Adam style brass andirons, in the form of urns, 49 cm high, 42 cm deep

A pair of fine Charles II style andirons attributed to Ernest…

Ernest Gimson Tulip Andirons

A pair of fine Charles II style andirons attributed to Ernest William Gimson (1864-1919). The brass roundel facings intricately pierced with tulips amidst scrolling stems. height 70 cm.

Pair of French ormolu and painted andirons ( or chinets) mid…

18th Century French Ormolu and Painted Andirons

Pair of French ormolu and painted andirons ( or chinets) mid 18th century, after a design by Pillemont, with a Chinese man and lady sheltering beneath an Umbrella, on ornate rococo scroll plinths, height 32 cm x width 20 cm x length 54 cm, EX: Moorabool…

A pair of andirons (fire dogs), gilt metal, French, 19th…

19th Century French Gilt Metal Andirons

A pair of andirons (fire dogs), gilt metal, French, 19th century, 27 cm high

Victorian cast iron fender the andirons formed as orbs joined…

Chain-Linked Orb Andirons with Victorian Cast Iron Fender

Victorian cast iron fender the andirons formed as orbs joined by chain link

Two English cast iron andirons. Part classical revival plinths…

Classical Revival Cast Iron Andirons with Brass Trim

Two English cast iron andirons. Part classical revival plinths with brass trim and classical cameos. Diamond registration mark, cast iron and brass, height 59 cm

A pair of French figural cast iron Andirons, late 19th century,…

French Figural Cast Iron Andirons with Sphinx Busts

A pair of French figural cast iron Andirons, late 19th century, with anchor Cf foundry marks, the andirons with classical female sphinx style busts both wearing laurel crowns, height 19.5 cm width 36 cm

An antique brass fire fender, a pair of andirons and fire tools,…

Antique Brass Fire Set with Fender and Tools

An antique brass fire fender, a pair of andirons and fire tools, including spade, tongs and poker, Guard measures 126 cm long

Pair of French andirons, each 40 cm high (2)

French Andirons Pair - 40cm High (2)

Pair of French andirons, each 40 cm high (2)

Pair of antique French bust form andirons, each 20 cm high (2)

Antique French Bust Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French bust form andirons, each 20 cm high (2)

A 1970s fire grate with a pair of spherical andirons and a…

Stainless Steel Fire Grate with Spherical Andirons

A 1970s fire grate with a pair of spherical andirons and a curved fire screen, in stainless steel and cast iron, 23 cm high by 42 cm and 35 cm

Pair of large, antique French bronze Louis XVI style andirons…

Antique French Bronze Andirons with Wrought Iron Back Bars

Pair of large, antique French bronze Louis XVI style andirons of urn form with wrought iron back bars, each 38 cm high, 60 cm long (2)

Pair of French andirons, each 21 cm high, 40 cm long (2)

French Andirons Pair - 21x40cm (2)

Pair of French andirons, each 21 cm high, 40 cm long (2)

Pair of French gilt bronze urn form andirons, each, 47 cm high,…

French Gilt Bronze Urn Andirons (Pair)

Pair of French gilt bronze urn form andirons, each, 47 cm high, (2)

Pair of antique French bronze andirons, 23 cm high, (2)

French Bronze Andirons - Pair, Antique, 23cm

Pair of antique French bronze andirons, 23 cm high, (2)

Pair of Victorian cast-iron and brass Andirons, c. 1880, each…

Victorian Brass Andirons with Cast-Iron Base (Pair)

Pair of Victorian cast-iron and brass Andirons, c. 1880, each surmounted by a brass urn finial (2), height 28 cm length 42 cm

Pair of antique French Louis XVI style bronze andirons, 38 cm…

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French Louis XVI style bronze andirons, 38 cm high (2)

A pair of brass twin dolphin form andirons French, circa 1900,…

French Brass Dolphin Andirons, Circa 1900

A pair of brass twin dolphin form andirons French, circa 1900, 30 cm high, 48 cm long, 21 cm wide

Pair of antique 19th century French large size bronze andirons,…

Antique French Bronze Andirons, 19th Century (Pair)

Pair of antique 19th century French large size bronze andirons, each approx 45 cm high, 47 cm long (2)

Pair of antique French bronze and iron andirons, each 20 cm…

Antique French Bronze Andirons, 20 cm High

Pair of antique French bronze and iron andirons, each 20 cm high, 38 cm long

A pair of neoclassical style brass Andirons with matching…

Neoclassical Brass Andirons and Matching Fender

A pair of neoclassical style brass Andirons with matching fender, 19th century, the andirons of conical form with black porcelain cup covers, brass waisted necks and bases, flared bracket handles with animal motifs and an extendable fender with Greek fret…

Pair of white painted Brittany figural andirons, each approx.…

White Brittany Figural Andirons (Pair)

Pair of white painted Brittany figural andirons, each approx. 34 cm long (2)

Pair of fine antique French andirons, approx. 30 cm high (2)

Antique French Andirons Pair - 30cm Height (2)

Pair of fine antique French andirons, approx. 30 cm high (2)

A solid brass figure of a mermaid and a pair of cast brass…

Brass Mermaid and Dolphin Andirons

A solid brass figure of a mermaid and a pair of cast brass stylised dolphin fire andirons (2)

A pair of ornate large cast iron brass andirons, double…

Ornate Cast Iron Brass Andirons with Cherub Mask and Figures

A pair of ornate large cast iron brass andirons, double graduated urn form finial tops with pineapple, floral, mask and dolphin detail above the main brackets with cherub mask and figures, floral swags and dolphin head feet, plain steel brackets behind.…

Pair of antique French bust form andirons, 'Automne' each…

Antique French 'Automne' Bust Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French bust form andirons, 'Automne' each approx 20 cm high, 34 cm deep (2)

Pair of brass Andirons. -2. Height 47 cm

Brass Andirons - 47 cm height

Pair of brass Andirons. -2. Height 47 cm

Pair of fine bronze Griffon form andirons, on cast iron bases,…

Bronze Griffon Andirons on Cast Iron Bases

Pair of fine bronze Griffon form andirons, on cast iron bases, 29 cm high approx

A pair brass andirons, 19th century, 59 cm high

19th Century Brass Andirons - 59cm High

A pair brass andirons, 19th century, 59 cm high

A pair of bronze andirons, 19th century. 58 cm high, 26 cm wide.

19th Century Bronze Andirons - 58 cm High

A pair of bronze andirons, 19th century. 58 cm high, 26 cm wide.

Pair of French bronze and cast iron andirons, approx 38 cm long,…

French Bronze and Cast Iron Andirons (Pair)

Pair of French bronze and cast iron andirons, approx 38 cm long, 20 cm high (2)

Pair of antique French bronze mask head andirons, approx 40 cm…

Antique French Bronze Mask Head Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French bronze mask head andirons, approx 40 cm long, 25 cm high (2)

Pair of antique French bust form andirons, 'Automne' each…

Antique French 'Automne' Bust Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French bust form andirons, 'Automne' each approx 20 cm high, 34 cm deep (2)

Pair of antique French urn form andirons, each approx 36 cm…

Antique French Urn Andirons - Pair

Pair of antique French urn form andirons, each approx 36 cm high, 43 cm long (2)

Pair antique French cast iron bust form andirons, approx 22 cm…

Antique French Cast Iron Bust Andirons (Pair)

Pair antique French cast iron bust form andirons, approx 22 cm high, 38 cm long (2)

Pair of antique andirons, approx 42 cm high (2)

Antique Andirons Pair - 42cm

Pair of antique andirons, approx 42 cm high (2)

Most impressive antique French large gilt solid bronze andirons…

French Gilt Bronze Andirons - Antique Masterpieces

Most impressive antique French large gilt solid bronze andirons (2)

Pair of antique French andirons, approx 22 cm high, 38 cm long…

Antique French Andirons Pair - 22cm x 38cm

Pair of antique French andirons, approx 22 cm high, 38 cm long (2)

Pair of large antique French pierced bronze andirons, each of…

Antique French Bronze Andirons - Pair

Pair of large antique French pierced bronze andirons, each of turned ball form with flame finials, approx 57 cm high, 55 cm long (2)

A very impressive pair of gilt bronze andirons, featuring…

Gilt Bronze Andirons with Pegasus and Lions

A very impressive pair of gilt bronze andirons, featuring pegasus, lions and fleur-de-lys motifs, French, 19th century. 75 cm high

Pair of andirons (2)

Antique Brass Andirons Set

Pair of andirons (2)

French hearth/mantle bar and two andirons

French Hearth Set with Andirons

French hearth/mantle bar and two andirons

Antique French andirons and fire bar

French Antique Andirons and Fire Bar

Antique French andirons and fire bar

Pair of French antique andirons (2)

French Antique Andirons Pair

Pair of French antique andirons (2)

Pair of antique French andirons (2)

Antique French Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French andirons (2)

A pair of impressive George III steel and iron andirons,…

George III Steel Andirons, Late 18th Century English

A pair of impressive George III steel and iron andirons, English, late 18th century.

Pair brass Andirons. Classical cast decoration. Height 35 cm…

Classical Brass Andirons - 35cm Height (Pair)

Pair brass Andirons. Classical cast decoration. Height 35 cm (each)

Pair of French andirons (2)

French Andirons Pair

Pair of French andirons (2)

Pair of antique French andirons (2)

Antique French Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French andirons (2)

Pair of brass andirons decorated with fleur de lys approx 54 cm…

Brass Fleur de Lys Andirons - Pair

Pair of brass andirons decorated with fleur de lys approx 54 cm high (2)

Pair of andirons and fire tools on stand, polished steel,…

Polished Steel Andirons and Fire Tools on Stand

Pair of andirons and fire tools on stand, polished steel, approx 89 cm high

Antique French andirons

French Antique Andirons

Antique French andirons

French andirons with star pattern

Star-patterned French Andirons

French andirons with star pattern

A large pair of forged andirons, probably Italian, 17th century.…

17th Century Italian Forged Andirons

A large pair of forged andirons, probably Italian, 17th century. 94 cm high, 77 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Pair of French Brittany figural cast iron andirons, each approx…

French Brittany Cast Iron Figural Andirons (Pair)

Pair of French Brittany figural cast iron andirons, each approx 33 cm high, 42 cm long (2)

French fire spark guard, tools and andirons

French Fire Accessories Set

French fire spark guard, tools and andirons

A pair of Victorian brass Andirons. Height 35 cm

Victorian Brass Andirons - 35cm Height

A pair of Victorian brass Andirons. Height 35 cm

A pair of brass Andirons. Width 22 cm

Brass Andirons - 22 cm Width

A pair of brass Andirons. Width 22 cm

Pair of French andirons (2)

French Andirons Pair

Pair of French andirons (2)

Pair of antique andirons, fire tools and bellows

Antique Fireplace Set with Andirons, Tools, and Bellows

Pair of antique andirons, fire tools and bellows

Pair of cast iron andirons, approx 57 cm high

Cast Iron Andirons - 57cm Height

Pair of cast iron andirons, approx 57 cm high

Pair of antique French Empire style andirons (2)

French Empire Andirons Pair

Pair of antique French Empire style andirons (2)

Fine antique French bronze mounted brass fire andirons and bar…

Antique French Bronze Fire Andirons and Bar (Set of 2)

Fine antique French bronze mounted brass fire andirons and bar (2)

Pair of French andirons (2)

French Andirons Pair

Pair of French andirons (2)

Pair of antique French figure head andirons, 19 cm high, 38 cm…

Antique French Figure Head Andirons (Pair)

Pair of antique French figure head andirons, 19 cm high, 38 cm long (2)

A set of brass fire Irons and pair of andirons. (5)

Brass Fire Irons and Andirons Set

A set of brass fire Irons and pair of andirons. (5)

Pair of French cast iron andirons (2)

French Cast Iron Andirons - Pair

Pair of French cast iron andirons (2)

A pair of brass andirons in the Dutch Baroque style, late 19th…

Brass Dutch Baroque Andirons

A pair of brass andirons in the Dutch Baroque style, late 19th century, with large ball and baluster stems on scrolling and foliate supports, with off-set iron frames, together with an associated brass object. Height 58 cm

A pair of brass andirons and a set of three fire irons

Brass andirons and set of three fire irons

A pair of brass andirons and a set of three fire irons