Vintage Pair Brass Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs. Maker and date of creation is unknown. Both are in a good, vintage condition with some surface tarnish. One is missing its log stop. The full fire dog is approx 16" x 10" x 23". The one missing its log stop is approx 16" x 9" x 13". Together, they weigh 15.5lbs. Please see the images as they are part of the description.


An andiron or firedog, fire-dog or fire dog is a bracket support, normally found in pairs, on which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace, so that air may circulate under the firewood, allowing better burning and less smoke.