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Substantial Finely Cast Pair Of Brass Fire Dogs

$1,383.21per set

£995per set

€1,186.24per set

CA$1,916.25per set

A$1,934.30per set

CHF 1,111.45per set

MX$23,446.02per set

NOK 12,864.51per set

SEK 13,140.37per set

DKK 8,867.51per set

About the Item

A substantial and finely cast pair brass fire dogs, executed in a bold neoclassical taste and conceived with strong architectural presence. Each andiron rises from an imposing four-footed base, the supports cast as scrolling acanthus-form brackets with shaped profiles and incised detailing, terminating in broad, squared feet. The bases display a combination of burnished highlights and darker, stippled patination within the recessed areas, creating a rich contrast that accentuates the sculptural relief. Above the base, a turned and baluster-form shaft supports a compressed spherical body encircled by a decorative frieze of applied ornament. The band is cast with alternating oval bosses and stylized acanthus leaves, crisply modeled and subtly darkened in the ground to enhance depth. The central urn form is smoothly polished, with gentle surface variation and tonal warmth consistent with age and careful maintenance. The stepped molding above transitions elegantly into a domed collar and a finely proportioned, elongated finial of ovoid form, surmounted by a small knop. Dimensions Height: 23.5 Inches Width: 12.5 Inches Depth: 10 Inches

Dimensions:
Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Cheshire, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU947648975552

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