Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs.
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Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all original glass eyes and a perfect casting of the owls.
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Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1890, New Hampshire
By Howes Company 1
Located in Billerica, MA
Cast iron owl form andirons with glass eyes through which the fire glows, late 19th century, (1890).
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Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Amerian Early 20th century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes-Hampton Location
Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Arts and Craft Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes.
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H 15 in W 9.25 in D 16 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Orig. Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass colored eyes perched on scrolled branches.
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H 15 in W 9 in D 17 in
Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Original Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limbs and branches.
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Pair of American Owl Andirons
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif.
Pair of English Owl Form Cast Andirons
Located in Bellport, NY
The eyes are taxidermy grade antique glass with real enamel backs (the best).
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American Early 20th Century Bronzed Cast Iron Owl Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
These sometimes have glass eyes set in making them even more decorative while these never appear to have had the necessary attachment parts to hold eyes the sockets are hollow.
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H 14.75 in W 9.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons, Boston, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original glass eyes perched on tree limb motif, Boston, Early 20th century.
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RARE PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ANDIRONS, 1880-1910
Located in York County, PA
While seemingly akin to the other figural examples that were popular in the early 20th century, such as the owls and cats with glass eyes, these appear to be earlier and better made.
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Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Arts and Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes. Great detailing in the castings, heavy duty.
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Pair of Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes. C1910 arts & crafts period in excellent antique condition with minimal wear.
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19th Century Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes.
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Pair of American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast in an unusually tall and slender form, each andiron depicts a stylized owl perched on a branch, with crisply defined plumage and large yellow glass eyes that bring a lifelike in...
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Pair of Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes, American circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of cast iron owl andirons from the United States, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900.
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19th Century Salvaged Caste Iron Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes Wall Hangings
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century American made cast iron owl andirons with original glass eyes. These two very heavy iron Owls appear to have been andirons at one time but were recently used as...
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Pair Of Antique Owl Form Iron Andirons With Glass Eyes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of Folk Art Quality Iron Owl Andirons with glass eyes and lightly articulated feathers.
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H 15 in W 9.25 in D 23.75 in
Pair Early 20th Century Cast Iron Owl with Glass Eyes Andirons by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast iron owl andirons with glass eyes. In original condition with replaced fire dogs.
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Vintage Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of early 20th century andirons is composed of cast iron owls on arched branch uprights fitted to billet bars.
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American Cast Iron Owl Andirons with Yellow Glass Eyes
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Cast Iron Owl Andirons With Yellow Glass Eyes, Circa 1900 The pair of cast iron andirons are each made in the form of a large owl standing on a log.
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Pair of Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Early 20th Century, American Pair of early 20th Century cast iron owl andirons.
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H 13.25 in W 8 in D 17.5 in
Pair of American Brass Owl Andirons with Orig. Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass owl andirons with the original flanking amber colored glass eyes, flanking owls perched on scrolled branches, and retain the original curvature rear iron legs.
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H 14.5 in W 9 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Amber Glass Eyes, Boston, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber glass eyes perched on tree limbs and branches.
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Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons Fire Dog Amber Glass Eyes Halloween
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique cast iron owl shaped fireplace andirons with orignal amber glass eyes.
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H 15.25 in W 9 in D 18 in
Antique American Cast Iron Owl Andirons w/ Original Glass Eyes, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique American cast iron owl andirons with the original amber yellow and black glass eyes.
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Pair of Owl Andirons
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of American cast iron own andirons with original amber colored glass eyes. The owl dogs are perched on tree limbs.
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Antique Cast Iron Owl Fireplace Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unique antique pair of cast iron andirons in the form of an owl with glass eyes. They are sitting on a perch.
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Wonderful Pair Of Owl Andirons with Glass Eyes
Located in Wainscott, NY
A Perfect Pair of Andirons for the home to watch over you. Cast Iron made by the Rostand Manufacturing Co. of Milford CT.Marked 407E on back
A set of antique or vintage andirons is a staple accessory, part of the fireplace tools you’ll want to collect for keeping a neat and elegant fireplace in your home.
Using andirons in a fireplace elevates the fire, ensuring more air can get to the logs thus keeping a fire burning longer. Andirons also encourage ventilation and may also prevent smoke from working its way into your living room or bedroom.
Think of these accessories as part of an upright metal support system to optimize your fire. Antique andirons are basically u-shaped brackets with a curved end that come in pairs and are largely quite simple in structure, but the design of this household necessity has improved over time. Outwardly decorative andirons have become available since their debut because one should never underestimate the style quotient of an attractive hearth.
Andirons, which earned the nickname “firedogs” given their similarity in form to a pair of upright canines, are believed to be the oldest fireplace furnishings. They have been used broadly since at least the late Iron Age. Before iron became the material of choice, stone andirons did a suitable job of balancing the logs in a fire and adding a sense of symmetry to the hearth. Fire baskets, like the combination of andirons and a grate, afforded an opportunity to layer logs in a fire rather than delicately stacking them on andirons.
Today, andirons can be found in bronze and brass, too, which contrast wonderfully with a mantel carved from dark marble, for example, and add dimension to what might otherwise be a subdued space. And while people aren’t cooking in the fireplace anymore, andirons’ spit hooks offered an opportunity to roast meat or rest the pokers that you typically would’ve kept fireside.
During the Renaissance, andirons became especially ornate and even figurative, taking on human forms as well as marine life such as dolphins. Art Deco–era andirons are particularly exquisite. While the accessories are frequently characterized by rich geometric angles and sculptural curves, attributes that we know of most Art Deco furniture, artisans of the period also looked to what was by then a long tradition of designing andirons in the shape of animals and reptiles.
Adding fashionable antique or vintage andirons will not only improve the quality of a fire but can also elevate your space as well as the fireside experience. Find modern andirons, Art Nouveau andirons and other varieties today on 1stDibs.
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