A Fine and Interesting Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Ormolu

These exceptional andirons are likely French and date to around 1880. Produced in the Gothic taste, they feature an abundance of finely cast and chased detailing and are of rare design. The feet are conceived as intricate Gothic tracery, with wonderfully observed monks’ heads in their cowls nestled between them. The stems take the form of columns adorned with additional tracery, the chasing here being particularly fine, while the capitals feature fruiting flowers—an unusual motif for Gothic pieces, which are typically more austere. The tops are crowned with finials of a modified cruciform shape. As expected, the andirons have fittings on the reverse to support a set of fine fire tools.

Estimate:£6,800

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