Festivity and function fuse in this collection of fireplace accessories including screens, grates, andirons, and firebacks. In these works predominately from 19th century Britain and France, iron disports itself in such decorative forms as acorns and lions.
Note: The items displayed here a represent only a sample of our larger collection, which can be viewed in its entirety at our Atlanta showroom.
French early 19th century cast iron fireback depicting a woodland encounter with St. Hubert, his hunting party, and a stag. Circa 1800.
Pair of American brass reeded Firedogs capped with spiring acorn finials, supported on lion's paw feet joined at gadrooned ventral finials. Circa 1900.
Fine set of french steel fire tools with chased brass handles including a pierced shovel, tongs, and poker. Circa 1880.
Pair of 19th century French wrought iron firedogs with reeded brass finials in a medievalist style. In front of the main shaft, short twisted shafts raise curious brass rosette finials which face outward like periscopes. Circa 1860.
Pair of American Georgian style brass firedogs with cannon ball finials. Circa 1890.
Pair of French wrought iron curlicue chenets with rosette wheel capitals, circa 1870.
French cast iron fireback with columns flanking embossed family name. Circa 1790.
