Pair of Mid 19th Century Massive Steel Andrions
A Pair of Massive Steel Andrions of very strong construction. The bases with masks.
RR
c. 1850
An Andiron is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace. They are usually used in pairs to build up a firedog in American English, sometimes called a dog or dog-iron, intended to hold logs above the hearth in order to improve air circulation for better burning. In older eras (e.g. 16th to 18th century AD) andirons were used as a rest for a roasting spit; and sometimes included a cup-shaped top to hold porridge. The earliest andirons were forged from wrought iron.
Height18.00 inch(45.7 cm)
Width12.00 inch(30.5 cm)
Depth22.00 inch(55.9 cm)
Width12.00 inch(30.5 cm)
Depth22.00 inch(55.9 cm)
Ref No. 6994
£1000.00