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Andirons are used to hold the logs inside the fireplace. American made andirons evolved a much different design direction since the 1600's, as wood fuel which was plentiful here was all but gone in much of Europe.
 Sturdy forged iron designs have been made in the US since the early days of colonization, when the fireplace was used for both cooking and heating. Since great big pieces of wood burn for a longer time, a substantial design was required to hold these large logs in place.
 Brass andirons were made in America starting in the late 1600's for use in more formal rooms. Immediately following the American Revolution it was considered somewhat unpatriotic to import from England, though wealthy households did bring in many French designs. Between 1790 and 1810 there were many brass foundries established in the US manufacturing andirons in brass.
 Short shank andirons, generally less than 8" long, were a more recent design popularized in London. Although most Londoners were burning coal or peat, the formal design of andirons still appealed to them in the Victorian era.
 Cast iron became a preferred material during the Industrial Revolution, and continues to be popular today. Available in all styles imaginable, the Victorians had a field day with mass production of cast iron andirons, often using regional designs & patriotic styles to adorn andirons that are heavy duty enough to provide years - even centuries - of use with wood burning fireplaces. |
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| Short French Brass Andirons
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 Short French Brass Andirons
Interesting antique andirons because the pair are not exact twin images, which makes them quite unusual and colectible. The shafts are unusually short in relation to the shanks, which make them idea for prefabricated fireplaces or otherwise short fireplaces. Very heavy, high quality solid cast brass, excellent condition. We spent 2 days restoring these andirons; when they arrived we didn't even notice they were brass, as shown in photo at right. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
#999-AR-AND15 $899
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| Antique Federal Candlestick Andirons
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 Antique Federal Andirons
Federal brass andirons, hollow tube construction. Beautiful patina on this handsome pair. Circa 1800-1830. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
23" Tall
Leg base 7-1/2" wide (each)
Shank 12-1/4"
Overall Depth 15"
#999-AR-AND14 $999
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| Andirons "1775"
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 Antique "1775" Andirons
The center of these andirons bears the number 1775; we believe these to be made in 1875 in commemoration of "the shot heard round the world", that signified the beginning of the American Revolution. Solid cast iron in great condition! CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
13-1/4" Tall
Leg base 8" wide (each)
Shank 12-1/2"
Overall Depth 14-1/2"
#999-AR-AND12 $499
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| Circa 1830 Brass Andirons
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 Circa 1830's Brass Andirons
Empire style brass andirons with turned shaft and double spindle tops. Wonderfully detailed, extremely heavy, extraordinary quality. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE
21" Tall
Leg base 9-1/2" wide (each)
Shank 18-3/4"
Overall Depth 20"
#999-AR-AND11 $1599
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| Brass Antique Andirons
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| Antique Acanthus Brass Andirons
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| Vintage Brass Slipper Foot Andirons
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| "Hickory Hill" Andirons
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| Cresset Style Cast Iron Andirons
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| Fleur De Lys Fireplace Grate
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 Antique cast iron fireplace grate features a fleur-de-lys symbol on the fireback. Rocker grate is very slightly warped but works. Cleaned and freshly painted, very good condition. CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE
24" Wide at front 23" Wide at rear
16" Tall
12" Deep
#999-AR-GR82 $299
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| Shank Covers
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Cast iron LOG RESTS fit over the shank on existing andirons. Helpful to hold bigger, heavier logs than standard andiron shanks without fear of warping. Terrific to use with antique andirons!
15" x 7"; Legs are 3-3/4" tall. Click Photo to Enlarge
#108-LR-15 $199
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