Neoclassical Brass Andirons and Matching Fender
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- Andirons - Andirons are another name for fire dogs or chenets. They are metal supports for logs in the fireplace, usually 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.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- andirons (firedogs) 89
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fireplace accessories
- fire dogs 206
- fire fenders 103
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