Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
The fireplace in your home brings your family together and is most likely the centerpiece of your living room. Fireplace accessories are a perfect way to add European antiques to your modern interiors. In our inventory you’ll find antique fireplace accessories for sale. Adjustable pole fire screens, fireplace fenders, cast iron firebacks, fire pokers, hand-forged andirons, Louis XIII style brass andirons, Louis XV style andirons, marble cassolettes, fire screens and marble mantles.
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French 19th Century Zinc Coal Pail
$350.0016.75"H x 17"W x 15.38"D
Dimensions: 16-¾”H x 17”W x 15-⅜”D
A quality constructed zinc coal pail from France during the 19th century. Sometimes called a ‘scuttle’- it was originally intended to easily transport and pour coal into a fireplace or furnace then would be left near the source of heat to easily clean up the ashes. Although coal is a little out of date, it would serve as a wonderful log bin or garden accessory. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at its current condition.
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French 19th Century Forged Iron Andirons
$985.0032"H x 9.50"W x 23.50"D
Dimensions: 32”H x 9-½”W x 23-½”D
This pair of hand forged iron andirons come from 19th century France. Used to support logs, these L shaped brackets are simply constructed. A unique detail on the front of the andirons, a forged notches dedicated for roasting sticks to cook over the fire with. Although they are over a hundred years old, they match well with contemporary or antique decor. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look.
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French 19th Century Forged Iron Andirons
$750.0024"H x 10.13"W x 22.25"D
Dimensions: 24”H x 10-⅛”W x 22-¼”D
This pair of hand forged iron andirons comes from 19th century France. Used to support logs, these L shaped brackets are simply constructed. The tops are formed like open baskets above matching drop rings. A unique detail on the front of the andirons, a forged place for roasting sticks to cook over the fire with. Although they are over a hundred years old, they match well with contemporary or antique decor. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look.
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English 19th Century Hand-Forged Iron Trivet
$1,100.0015.75"H x 15.38"W x 15.38"D
Dimensions: 15-¾”H x 15-⅝”W x 15-⅜”D
A small but lovely example of the blacksmith’s art. The hand-forged 19th century iron trivet features a flat surface to place hot pots that have come off the open fire or stove after cooking. It has two straight legs in the back and one cabriole leg in the front. Stretchers connect the legs and it forms an open surface to place another hot pot. This would have been next to the fireplace on the hearth.
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English 19th Century Fireguard Fender
$200.009.75"H x 55.13"W x 9.75"D
Dimensions: 9-¾”H x 55-⅛”W x 9-¾”D
This is a nice English, aged brass fire screen or nursery guard. It has a demilune shape with filigree design. There is some separation on the middle left side. Be sure to view the detailed images.
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Large French Copper Pot with Iron Hanging Handle
$695.0014"H x "W x 25.5"D
Dimensions: 14″ H x 25 1/2″ D
A massive antique copper pot, made with a forged iron hanging handle. The handles have 7-⅝” extensions that would be used to suspend the metal pot over a heat source, often an open flame. The exterior has become blackened and weathered from use. Given few people have fireplaces large enough to accommodate such a massive vessel, today, the pot could be used just outside the fireplace as a stylish place to store firewood and/or kindling. Its aged finish will only improve with time and with each log tossed in. So many applications can be found for this unique and unusual antique copper pot.
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Large French Copper Pot with Iron Hanging Handle
$525.0010.88"H x "W x 19.88"D
Dimensions: 10 7/8″ H x 19 7/8″ D
A sizeable antique copper pot, equipped with a forged iron handle that can be used to suspend the vessel over a fire. The pot has a hammered exterior that gives the antique a styled finish. The copper has patinated wonderfully, with some verdigris present. Although this interesting antique has a culinary purpose, it is not strictly relegated to the kitchen: it will make an excellent place to store firewood / kindling or use it as a cachepot for your favorite potted plant! The handles extend 6-¼” out from each side.
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Pair of Large French 18th Century Louis XIV Brass Andirons
$2,650.0027.25"H x 12.75"W x 32.75"D
Dimensions: 27-1/4″H x 12-3/4″W x 32-3/4″D
A striking pair of large-scale French 18th century Louis XIV brass andirons. Crowned with flickering flame finials, these larger than life andirons are not only bold and commanding, but beautiful and majestic. A nearly 250-year life span has imparted a rubbed patina that is as brilliant and as lustrous as ever. Scrolled brass feet add to the nobility of this handsome pair. Unnoticeable when viewed from the front, the backside of one andiron does have a minor blemish, circa 1770.
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English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
$1,500.0016.25"H x 22.75"W x 4.88"D
Dimensions: 16-¼”H x 22-¾”W x 4-⅞”D
A large, cast iron unicorn with a custom attached base stand. Great detail can be seen in the creature’s mane, head and musculature
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French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fireback
$995.0021.5"H x 21"W x .875"D
Dimensions: 21-1/2″H x 21″W x 7/8″D
Cast-Iron Firebacks / Inserts were used on the back wall of a fireplace to reflect the heat, c. 1800’s.
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English 19th Century Adjustable Pole Screen
$1,100.0057.625"H x 19.875"W x 12.5"D
Dimensions: 57-5/8″H x 19-7/8″W x 12-1/2″D
An interesting adjustable pole screen, from England, circa 1830. During the warmer months, when fireplaces were not in use, pole screens would hide or at least decorate unsightly, soot-filled fireboxes. A framed needlework depicting a pastoral scene with felled tree is supported by a mahogany pole that allows the screen to be moved up or down. The pole has a decorative turned end that rests on a mahogany tripodal base and showing some wear from use. An elegant antique work of art.
