Large French Antique Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs 20"
This pair of French antique cast iron andirons or fire dogs, date to the 19th century. They are large and heavy and each have two spit hooks to the front and bowls to the top. Large, heavy andirons which sat within the fireplace were termed Landiers.
Made from heavy cast iron, they have a naturally aged patina with traces of time-worn texture that add to their character. Originally used to support logs and to spit roast in an open hearth. The bowls at the top of the andirons would have been used to melt fat to baste the roast. These fire dogs now make beautiful decorative pieces for a fireplace.
Sourced in: South West France
Age: 19th Century
Material: Cast iron
What makes them special: Their history and strong, simple aesthetic
Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Andirons Details:
Length: 18” / 46cm
Width: 9.8" / 25cm
Height: 20” / 51cm
Weight Combined: 39.6 lbs / 18 kg
Condition: There is wear commensurate with age and use. Please refer to the images.
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Large French Antique Cast Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs 20"
This pair of French antique cast iron andirons or fire dogs, date to the 19th century. They are large and heavy and each have two spit hooks to the front and bowls to the top. Large, heavy andirons which sat within the fireplace were termed Landiers.
Made from heavy cast iron, they have a naturally aged patina with traces of time-worn texture that add to their character. Originally used to support logs and to spit roast in an open hearth. The bowls at the top of the andirons would have been used to melt fat to baste the roast. These fire dogs now make beautiful decorative pieces for a fireplace.
Sourced in: South West France
Age: 19th Century
Material: Cast iron
What makes them special: Their history and strong, simple aesthetic
Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Andirons Details:
Length: 18” / 46cm
Width: 9.8" / 25cm
Height: 20” / 51cm
Weight Combined: 39.6 lbs / 18 kg
Condition: There is wear commensurate with age and use. Please refer to the images.
We have more vintage and antique decorative accents available here.
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This pair of French antique cast iron andirons or fire dogs, date to the 19th century. They are large and heavy and each have two spit hooks to the front and bowls to the top. Large, heavy andirons which sat within the fireplace were termed Landiers.
Made from heavy cast iron, they have a naturally aged patina with traces of time-worn texture that add to their character. Originally used to support logs and to spit roast in an open hearth. The bowls at the top of the andirons would have been used to melt fat to baste the roast. These fire dogs now make beautiful decorative pieces for a fireplace.
Sourced in: South West France
Age: 19th Century
Material: Cast iron
What makes them special: Their history and strong, simple aesthetic
Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Andirons Details:
Length: 18” / 46cm
Width: 9.8" / 25cm
Height: 20” / 51cm
Weight Combined: 39.6 lbs / 18 kg
Condition: There is wear commensurate with age and use. Please refer to the images.
We have more vintage and antique decorative accents available here.