Fire Dogs
A pair of 19th Century Firedogs
A large pair of 19th century French Napoleon III period, wrought iron 'chenet' fire dogs showing the rivets and ties of their hand-worked construction, the metal surfaces nicely-patinated by time. Please note the high-quality wrought iron work in the twist-turned uprights and in the stylised foliate elements, typical of their origin in a Normandy Chateau. Area of Normandy, circa 1860.This pi..
$1,800 $1,350
$1,800 $1,350
A pair of Napoleon III Firedogs
A pair of mid 19th century French Napoleon III period cast iron firedogs, decorated with two busts - one of Napoleon III's mother, Hortense de Beauharnais, the other of his wife, Eugénie de Montijo, dressed and coiffed in period style. The rear of each firedog embossed with an anchor hallmark and "C F". Area of Paris, circa 1870...
$580 $435
$580 $435
