Gilt Fireplaces and Mantels

These firedogs (as they were referred to), while not really serving any utility, would have been used as decoration to enhance the visual aesthetics of the hearth, by being placed one to each side of the fireplace opening. I have attached 20 images to this listing. The last image shows how they would have been used in a fireplace setting. These highly ornate pair of gilt bronze firedogs are quite important and were, more than likely, the design of Thomas Hope (1769-1831), who created elaborate and innovative decorations whose features were influenced by his extensive travel through the Near East, Turkey, Egypt, Greece, and Europe, over a ten year period. He was the foremost interior designer during the Regency period and developed luxurious surroundings for his two lavish London residences during the early 19th century. They were decorated with items of his own design, along with those he had accumulated and collected during his travels. He introduced to the British aristocracy the term "interior design". In terms of collecting, and the acquisition of fine art...

This is an ornate fireplace screen with intricate metalwork and gilded elements. The piece features elaborate detailing, including classical mo...

Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...

An antique French marble and gilt bronze mantelpiece of exceptional quality and large scale. After a design by François Antoine Vassé (1681-1736) for the Salon d'Hercule of the Palace of Versailles, France.  Made from the finest and richest coloured Breccia Violleta marble with superbly cast 24-carat gold gilt bronze mounts. The solid marble jambs with gilt-bronze Nemean Lion masks at the top, these are under an arched frieze with a gilt-bronze centre cartouche depicting the mask of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion pelt. Flanking Hercules are extremely well sculpted and flamboyant gilt-bronze cornucopias, also called 'the horn of plenty', a symbol of abundance and nourishment. Salon d'Hercule Beginning in 1724, work on the Salon d’Hercule recommenced. Louis XIV commissioned architect Jacques Gabriel...

Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles The beautiful and rare Breche de Violette marble fireplace frieze is centered and ornated by a large bust of Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean lion carved in very high relief, on both sides are represented two cornucopias with realistic flowers and fruits, indicating abundance, the legs are decorated by expressive roaring lion heads, the heavy top backsplash is centered with a large bronze relief of a reclining Hercules surrounded by shells, laurel leaves, feathers and many other trophies. This fireplace is a copy of the original 18th Century model that was made for The Salon de Hercules in The Palace of Versailles...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XV Style Foliate Carved Walnut & Gilt Fireplace Mantle C1930. Measures- 56w...

A fine pair of French 19th century Egyptian revival gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets by Bouhon Freres, a Paris. Each Chenet surmounted with a patinated bronze figure of a re...

A Very Important Marble Fireplace with ormolu mounts. Iron inserts. France, circa 1880. Dimensions: Height 57 3/4" Width 70" Width 18" CW5701 Note: We only have the outer insert...

A very fine and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted rouge royal marble fireplace A thick and heavy marble frieze with two gilt bronze plaques...

A French 19th-20th century 'Belle Époque' Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze fireplace screen. The ornately decorated oval screen, supported with a pair a of finial columns, su...

Belle Époque Bronze and Breccia Marble Fireplace Surround, France, Late 19th / Early 20th Century Magnificent gilt bronze and breccia marble fireplace surround from the Belle Époque...

Exquisite French Louis XVI gilded bronze andirons or chenets with centered urn having festoons (flowers, foliage and fruit) through each side with a flame finial tops. This pair of ...

French gilt bronze freestanding fire screen with centered laurel wreath and torch handle, flanking acanthus finials, ribbon and floral scroll work, centered floral cherubs, lower car...

Firewall Flames Dark and Old Gold in forged metal in dark and old gold finish. Also available on request in bronze finish.

A magnificent and large palatial antique French Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze mantle. The structure is composed of rectangular white marble blocks with a stepped corni...

A magnificent and rare antique French Empire neoclassical fire screen composed of gilt and patinated bronze. The structure follows a rectangular form with a sloping upper section and...

A finely cast & richly gilded 'Belle Epoque' Louis XV style gilt bronze fire fender together with its matching pair of robust gilt bronze chenets. Both pierced & foliate cas...

Important French Napoleon III carved Rouge Griotte Marble and ormolu mounted figural fireplace mantel chimneypiece. The rectangular carv...

A fine French 19th/20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze figural fireplace screen. The whimsical ornate ormolu frame with scrolled and rounded corners, detailed with flowers and ac...

A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted figural chenets. The ornately decorated andirons, each with a figure of a resting Putto (Children) holding a tor...

A fine French Belle Époque ormolu fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) and probably designed by Léon Messagé (1842-1901), of serpentine form, cas...

Important Firewall bronze golden 19th century, Napoleon III Period, large decoration Measures: H 94cm, W 75cm, P 22cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room. The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...

20th Century Style of Louis XV Fireplace A luxurious Fireplace in the Style of Louis 15th. Finely detailed carving work on solid, ebonized beechwood. Gilded. (P-Dom-4).  

Large Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite fireplace French, 20th century Measures: Height 124cm, width 218cm, depth 58cm Crafted from the timeless combination of malachite ...

A Very Fine Breche Violette Marble Fireplace with ormolu mounts. Iron inserts and deck plate. France, circa 1865. Small loss in one. Dimensions: Height 47 1/2" Width 68 1/2" Dept...

An Empire style gilt bronze-mounted green granite fireplace. French, circa 1850. The fireplace has a rectangular mantel shelf above a frieze cent...

Fabulous 19th century French Napoleon III marble and gilt bronze fire place mantel. Beautiful grey and white marble along with lovely carvings. Extra special!

An unbelievable and special late 19th century gilt bronze firescreen by Maison Bouhon Frères for François Linke Bouhon Frères for François Linke. The cartouche-shaped frame cornered by espagnolettes and centered by two love doves perched on acanthus leaves and roses, with a lyre crossed with a quiver of arrows. The sculptural Mounts designed by Leon Message Stamped BF (Bouhon Frères) and B&C 40 to the backside of the bronze mounts. Maison Bouhon Frères was an important French producer of fine fireplace tools in the nineteenth and twentieth century. Once known as Maison Clavier, Maison Bouhon Frères was already a well-established and reputable firm by 1900, known for their fine bronze and wrought iron fire accessories...

An Interesting and Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace The moulded marble mantle shelf above a intricately carved central frieze with scrolli...

A large Louis XVI style gilt-bronze fan shaped fire screen with a finely cast mask of Apollo. French, circa 1880. Approximate dimensions: ...

Unique French Empire style Siena marble mantel with gilt bronze ormolu and original bronze surround.

A fabulous pair of antique Louis XVI style French dore bronze lyre form Andirons/Chennets. Each is exceptionally cast, hand-chased, and chiseled with great precision and quality. The...

A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt and patinated bronze chenets, each surmounted with a seated patinated bronze putto holding on to a br...

Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock. This late 19th century work of time telling art is in very good condition and the design is both elegant and stylish. We have cl...

This Empire-style fireplace is made of Rouge Griotte marble, known for its deep color and highly prized under Napoleon I. The gilded bronzes that adorn the fireplace are attributed ...

Very nice and pleasant wooden Louis XVI fireplace. This fireplace comes with loads of patina and beautifully well aged gilded details. The nice straight profiled topshelf rest on a ...

Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this striking French wood mantel dates to the 1900s. Decorative motifs during the reign of Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Ro...

Early 19th century, Italian neoclassical console table with veneered verde antique top, the base having original faux painted verde ...

French Victorian (19th Century) gilt bronze fireplace fender with extending pierced connecting gallery and faux urns atop tripod scroll & foliate pedestals. Condition: Good; Wea...

Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace fire place Chenets andirons. Measures: 12" W x 13.5 " H x 6 " D.

A Wonderful Large French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen

Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace fire place chenets andirons playing musical instruments. Measures: 14" W x 12" W x 7&qu...

A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets. Each cast as two patinated figures of amorini (Putti) growing out of leafy volute vi...

Wonderful French bronze neoclassical fireplace draped fabric chenets andirons finished by Large Acorn finials. Measures: 8" H x 8.5" W x4&qu...

19th c., France. Substantial double sided fire screen. A mahogany rectangular frame is relief carved with parcel gilt bellflower borders and s...

Wonderful French gilt bronze cherub putti fireplace chenets andirons with filigree detail. Measures; 15" H x 12" W x 5" D.

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Firescreen The Rococo oval shaped scrolling bronze frame centered with cherubs fanning a flame, s...

Antique fireplace mantle in poplar wood, hand-carved with period decorations and festoons, central cup, lacquered on a white background with gold details, built and original from the...

A very handsome 19th century wrought iron & parcel gilt Arts & Crafts fire grate / basket, together with it's original integral andirons. The fire basket is fitted with a rem...

Pair of antique French ormolu mounted marble fireplaces with cast iron insets French, Late 19th Century Fireplaces: Height 112cm, width 152cm, depth 33cm Iron inserts: Height 89cm,...

The spectacular large mantel is constructed from white Carrara marble, featuring a rectangular top with a molded edge. The frieze is centered by a gilt bronze mount in the form of a ...

Constructed of a patinated bronze frame with twin circular ormolu acanthus scroll surmounts on either side, joined by the central fender and steel bar above. Dating to the French ...

An important carved and gilt wood firescreen, with anthemion centred cresting, the frame flanked by winged swans and with central silk brocade upholstered panel on six finely carved ...

19th century antique French mantelpiece / fireplace bucks bronze Exceptional finely chased and cast bronze. Richly carved body. The entire candlestick is made in very elaborate craft...

19th Century, pair of French gilt bronze fireplace chenets. This valuable pair of Fireplace Chenets was made in France in the early ninetee...

18th century Italian fireplace screen in elaborately carved giltwood, with a fine needlepoint insert.

English Regency gilt bronze ormolu fire place chenet with lion & lioness perched on rectangular plinth, 18th Century Chenet will adjust on end 5.5"

Antique fireplace mantel in walnut with cornucopias decorations in richly gold, hand carved, decorations, original gilding, in perfect Louis XVI style, produced in the 18th century i...

Important and antique marble fireplace, peach blossom with prevalence of grey-green, with original beautiful gilt bronze friezes as Angels. It's very elegant, perfect for a sitting room. Charles X era...