{"product_id":"pair-of-french-rococo-gilt-brass-andirons-19th-century","title":"Pair of French Rococo Gilt Brass Andirons, 19th-Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA decorative pair of late 19th-century French gilt brass andirons, or chenets, designed in the elaborate Louis XV Rococo style. Each features an openwork arrangement of sweeping rocaille scrolls, acanthus leaves and shell-like ornament, rising to a shaped cartouche and flame finial.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two andirons form an opposing pair, with subtly mirrored decoration that creates a particularly striking display when placed together. Their aged gilt surface has developed a wonderfully varied finish, with areas of warm brass, darker patination and traces of verdigris highlighting the depth of the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir shorter backs make them ideal to display on a shelf or mantel, as well as a hearth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in: \u003cem\u003eSouth West France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: \u003cem\u003e19th Century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cem\u003eBrass and cast iron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes them special: \u003cem\u003eTheir decorative scrollwork \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePair of French Rococo Gilt Brass Andirons Details: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDepth: 4.3” \/ 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWidth: 10.2\" \/ 26cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHeight: 12.3” \/ 32cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDate: 19th c. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCondition: Both retain their iron supports to the reverse. There is wear consistent with age and previous use, including oxidation, surface discolouration and a small bend to one of the decorative scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe have more vintage and antique decorative accents available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/collections\/decorative-accents\" title=\"Antique and Vintage Decorative Accents\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Maison de Belasyse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58740542210393,"sku":"783","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1145\/0969\/files\/783i_Pair_of_19th-Century_French_Rococo_Gilt_Metal_Fireplace_Andirons.jpg?v=1785506145","url":"https:\/\/lamaisondebelasyse.com\/es\/products\/pair-of-french-rococo-gilt-brass-andirons-19th-century","provider":"La Maison de Belasyse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}