Pair of Early Victorian Fireplace Brass Andirons. American, Circa 1850

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Lovely original surface to these pair of classical Victorian solid brass andirons, with bold vertical turned and bulbous design to … Read more Lovely original surface to these pair of classical Victorian solid brass andirons, with bold vertical turned and bulbous design to the post; connected below to horizontal iron log supports (billet bar). A vertical hand forged threaded rod goes up through the centered hole of the billet bar where it has been hammered and pinned over and then welded; ending at the top; screwed on to the threaded brass turning which has been sand cast into two parts and joined; all validates Victorian design and genesis. One andiron is 1/2" higher than the other, attesting to handcrafted forged and wrought iron making. Andirons rest on cabriole type legs with a spur to each side, and sitting on ball feet. Please note the photo images in the listing to view this construction and nomenclature.

They are in excellent original condition with a bright patina to the brasses; there is no restoration or brass repair; ---very attractive and traditional design; great size, suitable for almost all fireplace decorating applications; guaranteed to warm up and complement any hearth.

Dimensions: 19 1/2" high x 10" wide x 20" deep

Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been dealing in fine quality decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, and paintings for more than 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.

Provenance: Recently acquired in a San Francisco estate sale See less