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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

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 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)

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

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

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).