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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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.

A pair of chenets, in ormolu and bronze, the ormolu bases of…

Ormolu and Bronze Chenets with Dragon Mounts

A pair of chenets, in ormolu and bronze, the ormolu bases of rococo shape with acanthus mounted scrolls surmounted by patinated bronze dragons

Pair of Regency patinated bronze firedogs, c. 1820, each with…

Regency Bronze Lion Firedogs, c. 1820

Pair of Regency patinated bronze firedogs, c. 1820, each with lion heads, raised on three scrolled legs terminating in paw feet, height 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

A fine quality 19th century cast gilt bronze figural fire…

19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Fire Surround with Chenets

A fine quality 19th century cast gilt bronze figural fire surround includes front fender and twin matching side chenets, the front fender 144 cm length

Cox London, a pair of contemporary cast bronze firedogs,…

Contemporary Bronze Firedogs with Iron Returns

Cox London, a pair of contemporary cast bronze firedogs, sculpted in the Post-War manner, with forged iron returns, warm bronze finish, height 67 cm, diameter 40 cm

A brass and leather studded fender together with a pair of…

Brass and Iron Fireplace Set with Leather Fender

A brass and leather studded fender together with a pair of wrought iron firedogs and bellows, 50 cm high, 170 cm wide, 50 cm deep

French gilt pair of Louis XVI style pair of chenets each…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Chenets with Griffin Guards

French gilt pair of Louis XVI style pair of chenets each decorated with cast metal griffin guards & having flaming urn style supports. Condition good, minor age related wear. Length 38 cm

Pair of bronze chenets, young Satyrs, depicting them stealing…

Bronze Satyr Chenets: Thieving Songs from Birds

Pair of bronze chenets, young Satyrs, depicting them stealing the songs from birds, height 31 cm and 32 cm

A large impressive Empire style brass fire curb, the centre…

Empire Style Brass Fire Curb and Dogs

A large impressive Empire style brass fire curb, the centre panel with pierced scrolling leaf decoration and two urn shaped finials flanked by a seated, helmeted Hellenic warriors, a male to the left, a female to the right. Width 160 cm, height 60 cm.…

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 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 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

A pair of Victorian brass firedogs, each with spherical finial…

Victorian brass firedogs with acanthus leaf design

A pair of Victorian brass firedogs, each with spherical finial on scrolled base centered with an acanthus leaf, height 44 cm, width 21.5 cm, depth 44 cm

A set of Victorian Aesthetic brass fire tools and a pair of…

Victorian Aesthetic Brass Fire Tools and Dogs

A set of Victorian Aesthetic brass fire tools and a pair of fire dogs, comprising poker, tongs and shovel all with spiral twist shaft and copper flowerhead finials, the fire dogs with triangular end supports and stylised fleur de lys finials (5).…

A pair of giltwood sphinx chenets, 19th century, each modelled…

Giltwood Sphinx Chenets, 19th Century, Pair

A pair of giltwood sphinx chenets, 19th century, each modelled in a recumbent position with raised heads, 37 cm high

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 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.…

A pair of French wrought iron and bronze chenets, circa 1890.…

French Wrought Iron and Bronze Chenets, 1890

A pair of French wrought iron and bronze chenets, circa 1890. 81 cm high, 39 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A pair of fine gilt bronze fire dogs, French, 19th century,…

Gilt Bronze Spaniel Fire Dogs, 19th Century

A pair of fine gilt bronze fire dogs, French, 19th century, modelled with spaniels sitting on an elaborate plinth, 35 cm high, 27 cm wide, 14 cm deep

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).

Exceptional pair of antique 18th/19th century French fire dogs,…

French Lion Fire Dogs (Pair)

Exceptional pair of antique 18th/19th century French fire dogs, each mounted with a pair of lions, (2)

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…

Pair of English brass and iron fire dogs in the form of seated…

English lion fire dogs, brass and iron, 47cm high

Pair of English brass and iron fire dogs in the form of seated lions, approx 47 cm high (2)

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

A pair of Victorian brass firedogs, each with an acorn and…

Victorian Brass Firedogs with Dolphin Supports

A pair of Victorian brass firedogs, each with an acorn and sphere finial on entwined dolphin supports. Provenance: from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest, NSW

A pair of Louis XV style gryphon gilt mounted fire dogs, late…

Louis XV Gryphon Fire Dogs, Late 19th/20th Century

A pair of Louis XV style gryphon gilt mounted fire dogs, late 19th/20th century, 32 cm high

A pair of antique French gilt bronze sculptural chenets, second…

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chenets with Putti Figures

A pair of antique French gilt bronze sculptural chenets, second half 19th century, each with a figure of a putto seated amidst acanthus, (lacking log rests), 38 cm high, 36 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A pair of Aesthetic movement iron and brass inlaid firedogs,…

Iron and brass firedogs, Aesthetic movement style

A pair of Aesthetic movement iron and brass inlaid firedogs, late 19th century, each on a square base rising to a tapering shaft supporting a crescent tool rest, height 30.5 cm

A pair of George III style marble and gilt metal urn mounted…

Marble and Gilt Metal Fire Dogs with Matching Grill

A pair of George III style marble and gilt metal urn mounted fire dogs, together with a matching fire surround grill, 42 cm high

Pair of French ormolu chenets in Louis XV taste, in the form of…

French Ormolu Chenets with Parrots, Louis XV Style

Pair of French ormolu chenets in Louis XV taste, in the form of scrolling acanthus and s-scrolls accented with two parrots perched to the fire dogs, (3)

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 .

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

A Louis XV style giltmetal fire kerb and matching pair of fire…

A Louis XV style giltmetal fire kerb and matching pair of fire dogs, each firedog surmounted by a gadrooned urn with acorn finial on rocaille supports. Height of firedogs 42 cm (width variable)

A pair of French gilt bronze mantel urns, second half 19th…

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Urns - Pair

A pair of French gilt bronze mantel urns, second half 19th century, of classical design, each with a removable cover with a flamiform finial, 19 cm high

A pair of polished brass fire dogs, a wrought iron grate and a…

Brass Fire Dogs and Grate Set with Tools

A pair of polished brass fire dogs, a wrought iron grate and a set of fire tools, the grate 70 cm wide, 40 cm deep, the fire dogs 43 cm high

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 forged fire dogs, probably Spanish, 18th century. 34…

18th Century Spanish Forged Fire Dogs

A pair of forged fire dogs, probably Spanish, 18th century. 34 cm high, 57 cm wide, 25 cm deep

An antique brass fire surround, 19th century. a pierced border…

Antique Brass Fire Surround with Lion's Head Chenets

An antique brass fire surround, 19th century. a pierced border fender and a matching pair of well cast side chenets with lion's head masks, cascading vegetal and bursting fruit forms to a lobed base. Length 111 cm. (fender) height 55 cm. (fire dogs)

A French brass fire fender, with chenets cast in the form of…

French Brass Fire Fender with Classical Urn Chenets

A French brass fire fender, with chenets cast in the form of classical urns united by a pierced fender, 113 cm wide

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.

A pair of brass fire dogs, 19th century, the sunflower heads…

Brass Sunflower Fire Dogs

A pair of brass fire dogs, 19th century, the sunflower heads supported by turned brass bodies, each raised on four legs, 33.5 cm high, 21 cm length, 12 cm wide. Provenance: The estate of Nicholas E. De Watteville, Bequeathed to Karen Bidwill

A pair of heavy brass fire dogs.

Brass Fire Dogs: Sturdy Home Decor

A pair of heavy brass fire dogs.

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)

A rococo style gilt metal spark screen, fire tools and chenets…

Rococo Gilt Metal Fireplace Set with Chenets

A rococo style gilt metal spark screen, fire tools and chenets the chenets 36 cm high (each)

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 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 of brass fire dogs and a wrought iron grate, the grate…

Brass Fire Dogs and Wrought Iron Grate Set

A pair of brass fire dogs and a wrought iron grate, the grate 90 cm wide, 40 cm deep, the dogs 49 cm high 29 cm deep

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.

A 19th century Adams style fire crate and brass chenets, they…

Adams Style Fire Crate and Brass Chenets with Tools

A 19th century Adams style fire crate and brass chenets, they are together with brass fire tools. 45 cm high, 79 cm wide. Purchased in London, 1960

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets and fender, 19th…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets and Fender

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets and fender, 19th century, each well cast as an urn topped pedestal with ram's head lug handles entwined with a sinuous arching snake motif, the acanthus leaf embellished pillar with paterae and pendant husks…

A pair of brass fire dogs, 19th century, 56 cm high

19th Century Brass Fire Dogs - 56cm High

A pair of brass fire dogs, 19th century, 56 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.

A pair of French wrought iron fire dogs, circa 1920. 52 cm high,…

French Wrought Iron Fire Dogs, Circa 1920

A pair of French wrought iron fire dogs, circa 1920. 52 cm high, 20 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A pair of gilt brass urn mounted fire dogs and fender, 19th…

Gilt brass fire dogs and fender, 19th century

A pair of gilt brass urn mounted fire dogs and fender, 19th century, the fire dogs 35 cm high

A pair of impressive brass lion pattern fire dogs, French 19th…

French 19th Century Brass Lion Fire Dogs

A pair of impressive brass lion pattern fire dogs, French 19th century

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 wrought iron chenets, circa 1900. 70 cm high, 62 cm…

1900 Wrought Iron Chenets Pair

A pair of wrought iron chenets, circa 1900. 70 cm high, 62 cm deep, 45.5 cm wide

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…

A pair of patinated bronze and ormolu Chenet fire dogs, late…

Patinated Bronze Chenet Fire Dogs - Neo-Classical Style

A pair of patinated bronze and ormolu Chenet fire dogs, late 19th century, the tall pair of fire dogs on shaped platforms with scroll legs decorated with masks and neo-classical motifs, with pointed finials and ornate cross bar, height 53 cm, width 67 cm

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)

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.

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 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

A copper and iron Art Nouveau fire screen, together with a pair…

Art Nouveau Fire Screen and Pair of Fire Dogs

A copper and iron Art Nouveau fire screen, together with a pair of cast iron and copper fire dogs. 66 x 77 cm (screen).

A pair of French bronze chenets, later 19th century, with Louis…

French Bronze Chenets with Louis XV and Art Nouveau Elements

A pair of French bronze chenets, later 19th century, with Louis XV and Art Nouveau elements, the scrolled and low pillar form chenets each with fruit and floral filled urns entwined by a sinuous foliate arm terminating in a fruiting motif. Height 57 cm

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 pair of brass fire dogs, together with brass fire tools

Brass Fire Dogs and Tools Set

A pair of brass fire dogs, together with brass fire tools

Pair of bronze chenets with urn form finials, approx 40 cm high

Bronze Chenets with Urn Finials (40cm)

Pair of bronze chenets with urn form finials, approx 40 cm high

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)

A fine pair of French Louis XVI style chenets, cast iron with…

Gilt Chenets with Flame Finials

A fine pair of French Louis XVI style chenets, cast iron with raised gilt decoration and flame finials

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

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

A pair of rococo style brass chenets and fender, 19th century,…

Rococo Brass Chenets and Fender Set

A pair of rococo style brass chenets and fender, 19th century, the cast chenets of florid pierced vegetal form with acanthus motifs and scroll work on shaped bases, with a conforming pierced and cast fender. Height 42.5 cm. (fire dog) length 66 cm.…

A pair of 19th century Adams style brass fire dogs. 48 cm high

19th Century Brass Adams Style Fire Dogs, 48cm High

A pair of 19th century Adams style brass fire dogs. 48 cm high

French hearth/mantle bar and two andirons

French Hearth Set with Andirons

French hearth/mantle bar and two andirons

Impressive pair of wrought iron fire dogs, 19th century. 74 cm.

19th Century Wrought Iron Fire Dogs (74 cm)

Impressive pair of wrought iron fire dogs, 19th century. 74 cm.

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

Impressive antique French bronze fire guard and dogs, each…

Antique French Bronze Fire Guard with Flambe Urns

Impressive antique French bronze fire guard and dogs, each mounted with flambe finial urns (3)

A pair of Victorian period black enamel and gold gilt cast iron…

Victorian Black Enamel Chimera Fire Dogs

A pair of Victorian period black enamel and gold gilt cast iron chimera fire dogs, each holding a golden ball in its mouth. Height 38 cm

Large pair Victorian brass fire dogs

Victorian Brass Fire Dogs - Large Pair

Large pair Victorian brass fire dogs

Two pairs of fire dogs and a brass tidy set, circa 1900, the…

Antique Fire Dogs and Tidy Set

Two pairs of fire dogs and a brass tidy set, circa 1900, the larger knopped and floral engraved pair on shaped and arched trestle supports with mascaron motifs to the ends, the smaller pair with knopped verticals united by a bar and upon a plinth base;…

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

A pair of brass firedogs. 61 cm high.

Brass Firedogs - 61 cm High

A pair of brass firedogs. 61 cm high.

A pair of impressive Continental sculptured brass fire dogs…

Continental Brass Fire Dogs for Large Fireplace

A pair of impressive Continental sculptured brass fire dogs (suitable for large fire place). 67 cm high, 96 cm long

A pair of neoclassical style brass fire dogs and a three piece…

Neoclassical Brass Fire Dogs & 3-Piece Fire Set: 67cm Long

A pair of neoclassical style brass fire dogs and a three piece fire set, the largest fire tool 67 cm long

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 Chinese inspired wooden fire fender, the corners carved with…

Chinese Dragon and Lion Dog Carved Fire Fender

A Chinese inspired wooden fire fender, the corners carved with lion dogs and Chinese motifs, the front panel carved with dragons chasing the mystic pearl. 36 cm x 162 cm.

Two pairs of Art Nouveau cast iron fire dogs, H.25 cm.…

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Dogs - Estate Provenance

Two pairs of Art Nouveau cast iron fire dogs, H.25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

A pair of bronze and brass cherubic fire dogs, width 2 cm

Bronze and Brass Cherubic Fire Dogs: Delicate Decorative Duo

A pair of bronze and brass cherubic fire dogs, width 2 cm

A pair of sculptured brass fire dogs. 34 cm high.

Brass Fire Dogs: Elegant Sculptures for Your Hearth

A pair of sculptured brass fire dogs. 34 cm high.

A large and impressive pair of cast iron fire dogs, a plain…

Scroll-Top Cast Iron Fire Dogs with Fleur-de-lis

A large and impressive pair of cast iron fire dogs, a plain column to the front, a scroll at the top with a central fleur-de-lis. 37 cm x 62 cm x 63 cm

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)

A brass fire Hearth with Irons and matching fire dogs

Brass Hearth Set with Irons and Fire Dogs

A brass fire Hearth with Irons and matching fire dogs

Antique French andirons and fire bar

French Antique Andirons and Fire Bar

Antique French andirons and fire bar

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

Art Deco period fire screen, depicting a scantly clad female…

Art Deco Fire Screen: Woman and Dogs

Art Deco period fire screen, depicting a scantly clad female walking a pair of dogs