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This handsome pair of vintage English brass andirons brings timeless formality and quiet grandeur to the hearth.
The design is …
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This handsome pair of vintage English brass andirons brings timeless formality and quiet grandeur to the hearth.
The design is classic and well balanced: elegant baluster tops rising above gracefully scrolled legs, grounded by a commanding lion head motif—long a symbol of strength, guardianship, and tradition in English decorative arts. Cast in brass and softened by years of use, the surfaces have developed a warm, glowing patina that catches the light beautifully and speaks to countless evenings spent beside the fire.
Andirons were essential working objects, designed to support logs, encourage airflow, and elevate the fire for a cleaner, more efficient burn. But in homes like these once inhabited, function and beauty were never separate. These would have stood proudly in a well-tended fireplace, framing the flames and lending a sense of order and ceremony to daily life.
Hand selected in England and imported with care, this pair remains as compelling today as ever. Whether anchoring an active fireplace or styled as decorative elements in an unused hearth, they bring history, symbolism, and enduring craftsmanship into the present—objects made to serve, to endure, and to be admired.
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 8ʺD × 12ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The brass shows a rich, warm patina with gentle surface wear … moreVery good vintage condition consistent with age and use. The brass shows a rich, warm patina with gentle surface wear and tonal variation developed over time. Minor signs of handling and use are present, adding character without detracting from the overall form. Both andirons are solid and stable, with no structural issues noted. A beautifully aged pair that retains its strength, presence, and decorative appeal. less
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