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 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)

Antique cast iron fireplace fender and pair of fire dogs, 138…

Antique cast iron fireplace fender and pair of fire dogs, 138 cm wide fender

A pair of late 19th century brass fire dogs, adorned with…

A pair of late 19th century brass fire dogs, adorned with flaming urn finials and lion mask head double handles, flanked by a smaller urn, height 39 cm, width 35 cm. (2)

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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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 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

Pair of 19th century cast iron & brass fire dogs

Cast Iron & Brass Fire Dogs (19th Century Pair)

Pair of 19th century cast iron & brass fire dogs

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

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 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

A fireplace trivet with firedogs. Height 36 cm, diameter 34 cm

Firedog Fireplace Trivet, 36cm Height, 34cm Diameter

A fireplace trivet with firedogs. Height 36 cm, diameter 34 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 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.

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 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

An antique brass fire curb and pair of brass fire dogs,…

Antique Brass Fire Curb and Dogs - 19th/20th Century

An antique brass fire curb and pair of brass fire dogs, 19th/20th century, 120 cm wide

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 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

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 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 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

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

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 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

Pair of French ormolu Chentes and guard, in Louis XV taste, in…

French Ormolu Chentes with Parrot Accents

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

A pair of Victorian iron fire dogs, height 40 cm

Victorian Iron Fire Dogs - 40 cm Height

A pair of Victorian iron fire dogs, height 40 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

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 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,…

Large pair of brass fire dogs

Brass Fire Dogs - Large Pair

Large pair of brass fire dogs

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 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 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.

Pair of cast iron fire dogs and brass fire tools (3), 19th…

19th Century Fire Set: Dogs & Brass Tools

Pair of cast iron fire dogs and brass fire tools (3), 19th century,

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)

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

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

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 bronzed fire dogs, 42 x 35 cm

Bronzed Fire Dogs: 42x35cm

A pair of bronzed fire dogs, 42 x 35 cm

A pair of brass firedogs. 61 cm high.

Brass Firedogs - 61 cm High

A pair of brass firedogs. 61 cm high.

A pair of French 19th century sculptured brass firedogs.

French 19th Century Brass Firedogs Sculpture

A pair of French 19th century sculptured brass firedogs.

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

A copper fire screen depicting hunting dogs 71 x 89 cm

Copper Hunting Dogs Fire Screen

A copper fire screen depicting hunting dogs 71 x 89 cm

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

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

Pair of antique brass fire dogs, each 17 cm high (2)

Antique Brass Fire Dogs (Pair)

Pair of antique brass fire dogs, each 17 cm high (2)

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 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 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 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

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

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 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)

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 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

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 early brass and iron fire dogs, each of brass 3 columns on…

Brass and Iron Fire Dogs, Pair

Pair early brass and iron fire dogs, each of brass 3 columns on cast iron bases, height 16 cm, length 23 cm(each).

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

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)

Fire dogs. Pair of early 20th century, brass dogs decorated…

Brass Fire Dogs with Sprites Decoration

Fire dogs. Pair of early 20th century, brass dogs decorated with fire Sprites

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…

A pair of cast iron Sunflower fire dogs

Cast Iron Sunflower Fire Dogs

A pair of cast iron Sunflower fire dogs

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.…

Pair of 19th century urn shape fire dogs

19th Century Urn Fire Dogs Pair

Pair of 19th century urn shape fire dogs

Pair of 19th century lady head fire dogs

19th Century Lady Head Fire Dogs

Pair of 19th century lady head fire dogs

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

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

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 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.