Seller:captin-nemo✉️(1,852)100%,
Location:Southern Tasmania, AU,
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Item:256415317664antique Andirons / fire Dogs cast Brass & iron ST GEORGE & the DRAGON rare pair. fabulous antique pair of fireplace Andirons / Fire Dogs - Victorian Arts & crafts Federation c1890s-1900 rare pattern , a classic sculptural depiction of St George wearing a wind swept toga & helmet slaying a Dragon with a long spear. The two front plates are of cast brass , with cast iron back rails held together with a single nut & bolt , the plates have taken on an ancient mellow patina , in unrestored original condition. Very heavy - each piece weighs over 4kg. Will be over 8.5kg padded & packed in 1 parcel , may be able to send in 2 pre-paid parcels (each under 5kg,) i will enquire at the P'O' & add the actual cost. The shipping charges shown here are estimates *LOCAL FREE PiCK UP South Hobart Tasmania, Will post the pair Australia wide. Overseas / International Shipping will Not be cheap. *Will Be Sent in a flat Box with the back irons unscrewed from the front plates ( easy to put back ,1 nut & bolt holds the pieces together.) *Fantastic rare pair , i was unable to find this pattern or any St George & Dragon Andirons online , nor seen any in 50+ yrs, likely in a book somewhere. SiZE - Front Brass plates 25cm Tall x 20cm Wide - apx 10" x 8". Irons apx 39cm long - 15.5" long. Thickness of brass plates is 8-10mm. *St George feast day 23rd of April was celebrated in England since the 9th century until Scotland & England unified in 1707 (also Shakespeare's birthday.) *price reduced Friday 29 / 3 2024.
Condition:old patina to Cast Brass front plates of St George & the Dragon , the back rails are cast iron & fairly straight ( one has a slight bow from 140+ years of logs burning on top of the rails , minor must mention ( Please SEE photos 21. ) no repairs , good original condition , 1 bolt not orig', can be done up tight , are loose atm , needs washers , i will add some washers. *Some Photos of the fire dogs are shown in sunlight thru the trees.
Originating Region:Europe
Product Type:Antique Andirons / Fire Dogs c1880s
Era:1800s
Original/Reproduction:Original
Material:Cast brass plates with Iron back rails.
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1,852+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.