Andiron (2) - Gilt brass - Haardbokken

The combination of a brass or bronze front with a wrought iron or cast iron rod (the part where the wood rests) is the standard construction for authentic European fireplace irons from the 18th and 19th centuries. These brass fireplace andirons (also called fire dogs or fire irons) are executed in the Louis XVI style. Characteristics of this style: symmetry and clean lines. Unlike the flowing Rococo style (Louis XV), this style draws back to classical antiquity with a stricter, more symmetrical design.
The standards have a distinctive vase- or baluster-shaped column, crowned with a decorative ball (often referred to as a “cannonball”).
The andirons stand on curved spread legs, which is a typical elegant element for 18th- and 19th-century fireplace accessories.
The iron rods at the rear are for laying the firewood on. This provides better air circulation under the fire, allowing the wood to burn more efficiently.
A pair of fire dogs consists of standards with sleepers behind them on which the fire is burned in the hearth. It is an age-old way of stoking. With the andirons the fire stays in place and better aeration of the fire is achieved. Fire dogs also have a decorative function; they often look splendid in the hearth.
It is often wonderful to choose andirons in a particular style, for example neoclassical fire dogs in a neoclassical hearth. But contrast can also be beautiful. Thus imposing andirons can make a simple hearth very interesting. Conversely, simple fire dogs in a grand hearth can form a nice balance. Antique fire dogs can also add atmosphere to a modern hearth.
A splendid addition to your interior.

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