Fire dogs, the popular name for andirons and chenets, are metal supports for logs in the fireplace, usually standing with two feet at the front and one at the back. They hold the wood above the hearth level allowing the air to pass around it to facilitate burning. Until the beginning of the 15th century they were made of wrought iron, and after this date were made in cast iron or steel, often with decorative brass embellishments.

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A pair of French ormolu chenets and a fender, 19th century, in…

19th Century French Rococo Style Ormolu Chenets and Fender

A pair of French ormolu chenets and a fender, 19th century, in the rococo manner with patinated bronze cherubic figures cradled in scrolling foliage and fruiting grapevines while reading, the fender centred with shell and scroll forms, with maker's stamps…

A pair of antique French gilt bronze sculptural chenets, second…

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chenets with Putti Figures

A pair of antique French gilt bronze sculptural chenets, second half 19th century, each with a figure of a putto seated amidst acanthus, (lacking log rests), 38 cm high, 36 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A pair of patinated bronze and ormolu Chenet fire dogs, late…

Patinated Bronze Chenet Fire Dogs - Neo-Classical Style

A pair of patinated bronze and ormolu Chenet fire dogs, late 19th century, the tall pair of fire dogs on shaped platforms with scroll legs decorated with masks and neo-classical motifs, with pointed finials and ornate cross bar, height 53 cm, width 67 cm

Pair of French ormolu chenets in Louis XV taste, in the form of…

French Ormolu Chenets with Parrots, Louis XV Style

Pair of French ormolu chenets in Louis XV taste, in the form of scrolling acanthus and s-scrolls accented with two parrots perched to the fire dogs, (3)

A pair of giltwood sphinx chenets, 19th century, each modelled…

Giltwood Sphinx Chenets, 19th Century, Pair

A pair of giltwood sphinx chenets, 19th century, each modelled in a recumbent position with raised heads, 37 cm high

Pair of bronze chenets, young Satyrs, depicting them stealing…

Bronze Satyr Chenets: Thieving Songs from Birds

Pair of bronze chenets, young Satyrs, depicting them stealing the songs from birds, height 31 cm and 32 cm

A pair of French wrought iron and bronze chenets, circa 1890.…

French Wrought Iron and Bronze Chenets, 1890

A pair of French wrought iron and bronze chenets, circa 1890. 81 cm high, 39 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A pair of wrought iron chenets, circa 1900. 70 cm high, 62 cm…

1900 Wrought Iron Chenets Pair

A pair of wrought iron chenets, circa 1900. 70 cm high, 62 cm deep, 45.5 cm wide

Pair of antique French chenet mounted with griffins & central…

Antique French Chenet with Griffins and Chain Decoration

Pair of antique French chenet mounted with griffins & central bar along with chain decoration

A pair of Louis XV brass rococo style chenet, 19th century, 41…

Louis XV Brass Rococo Chenet, 19th Century

A pair of Louis XV brass rococo style chenet, 19th century, 41 cm high

A pair of rococo style brass chenets and fender, 19th century,…

Rococo Brass Chenets and Fender Set

A pair of rococo style brass chenets and fender, 19th century, the cast chenets of florid pierced vegetal form with acanthus motifs and scroll work on shaped bases, with a conforming pierced and cast fender. Height 42.5 cm. (fire dog) length 66 cm.…

An antique brass fire surround, 19th century. a pierced border…

Antique Brass Fire Surround with Lion's Head Chenets

An antique brass fire surround, 19th century. a pierced border fender and a matching pair of well cast side chenets with lion's head masks, cascading vegetal and bursting fruit forms to a lobed base. Length 111 cm. (fender) height 55 cm. (fire dogs)

French gilt pair of Louis XVI style pair of chenets each…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Chenets with Griffin Guards

French gilt pair of Louis XVI style pair of chenets each decorated with cast metal griffin guards & having flaming urn style supports. Condition good, minor age related wear. Length 38 cm

A pair of chenets, in ormolu and bronze, the ormolu bases of…

Ormolu and Bronze Chenets with Dragon Mounts

A pair of chenets, in ormolu and bronze, the ormolu bases of rococo shape with acanthus mounted scrolls surmounted by patinated bronze dragons

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets and fender, 19th…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets and Fender

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets and fender, 19th century, each well cast as an urn topped pedestal with ram's head lug handles entwined with a sinuous arching snake motif, the acanthus leaf embellished pillar with paterae and pendant husks…

A pair of French bronze chenets, later 19th century, with Louis…

French Bronze Chenets with Louis XV and Art Nouveau Elements

A pair of French bronze chenets, later 19th century, with Louis XV and Art Nouveau elements, the scrolled and low pillar form chenets each with fruit and floral filled urns entwined by a sinuous foliate arm terminating in a fruiting motif. Height 57 cm

A French brass fire fender, with chenets cast in the form of…

French Brass Fire Fender with Classical Urn Chenets

A French brass fire fender, with chenets cast in the form of classical urns united by a pierced fender, 113 cm wide

Pair of bronze chenets with urn form finials, approx 40 cm high

Bronze Chenets with Urn Finials (40cm)

Pair of bronze chenets with urn form finials, approx 40 cm high

A fine pair of French Louis XVI style chenets, cast iron with…

Gilt Chenets with Flame Finials

A fine pair of French Louis XVI style chenets, cast iron with raised gilt decoration and flame finials

A rococo style gilt metal spark screen, fire tools and chenets…

Rococo Gilt Metal Fireplace Set with Chenets

A rococo style gilt metal spark screen, fire tools and chenets the chenets 36 cm high (each)

A fine quality 19th century cast gilt bronze figural fire…

19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Fire Surround with Chenets

A fine quality 19th century cast gilt bronze figural fire surround includes front fender and twin matching side chenets, the front fender 144 cm length

A 19th century Adams style fire crate and brass chenets, they…

Adams Style Fire Crate and Brass Chenets with Tools

A 19th century Adams style fire crate and brass chenets, they are together with brass fire tools. 45 cm high, 79 cm wide. Purchased in London, 1960

A pair of 19th century brass and wrought iron chenets

19th Century Brass and Iron Chenets

A pair of 19th century brass and wrought iron chenets