Antique-shop.com

Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: railman44 on April 03, 2009, 09:24:47 PM

Title: Old andirons
Post by: railman44 on April 03, 2009, 09:24:47 PM

These were bought in an antique store over 40 years ago.  They're all brass (even the base) and are very heavy.  Anyone have any ideas on age and country of origin?  I guess while I'm at it, anyone have any thoughts on worth?

(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo93/railman44/76ac4954.jpg)

(http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo93/railman44/fb6cfb04.jpg)

Title: Re: Old andirons
Post by: ironlord1963 on April 04, 2009, 09:52:14 AM

Jut a guess but I would say they are for a fireplace, one on each side and the logs are placed on the legs extending in the back to keep the logs off the floor of the Fireplace.

Title: Re: Old andirons
Post by: ironlord1963 on April 04, 2009, 09:59:03 AM

Sorry a bit sleepy and slow this morning.  Guess I didn't read it well enough.  You already knew what they were.  My bad as for the rest well country and age I would be shooting in the dark, sorry for posting before I had my first cup of coffee. ::)

Title: Re: Old andirons
Post by: D&b antiques on April 04, 2009, 11:18:46 AM

I would like to say' early empire period. but there style is saying late empire. & lot's of brass that's good.$ 600.00 Dollars for the pair.

Brick & mortar shop. would not be surprised to see a thousand Dollar price tag.

Ironlord you are excused.I have been known to try to read with out my glass's. after a search & rescue for them it's coffee time.

Title: Re: Old andirons
Post by: D&b antiques on April 04, 2009, 11:56:16 AM

no intent to confuse. late empire also known as late classical  or second Empire was from 1860 to about 1880