FRENCH REPOUSSÉ BRASS GRIFFIN ANDIRONS ORIGINAL C. 1890 - CHENETS / FIRE DOGS
Excellent pair of French 19th Century Repoussé Brass Griffin Chenets/Andirons. Made around 1880. These brass fireplace chenets feature the mythological griffin, a creature with eagle's head and wings and lion's body. They griffin is thought to be a protector of the home, making this andiron design very popular when these were made
In excellent condition. The griffins themselves are 100% original and untampered with. I have not polished them since I like the patina, but they could be polished brightly if desired. The andirons are 17 inches high x 11 inches wide at the base x 4 inches deep (not counting the supporting angle irons). 20 inches deep with angle irons. The original supporting angle irons were not usable, so I had a machine shop make a replacment pair (see photos).
