Description: Pair of cast iron andirons / fire dogs by Dr. CHRISTOPHER DRESSER for the COALBROOKDALE IRONWORK COMPANY. Provenance: Peter Rose & Albert Gallichan Collection Literature: Brian Coleman,,The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Schiffer, 2004, p.11, 13 + 14 (illustrated); "Miniature masterpieces and examples of Victorian attention to detail." JS "Should be elevated to a piece of sculpture nothing is so small or humble that does not deserve Dressers skill and attention!. Iadore these and would like to keep them all!" JS (on group of fire dogs + door stops - illustrated in listing images) JS (John Scott) The Designs of Dr. Christopher Dresser / John Scott Collection, Truth - Beauty - Power - The Fine Art Society 2014) (Maw & Co 3ft diameter Aesthetic Movement exhibition charger dtd between 1862-1883 available on request, not part of this listing which is for the fire dogs only. 'Three Graces' group of 3 bronzes running as a separate listing). Aesthetic Movement brass and cast iron fire dogs, cast registration lozenge for 1872. 20cm (7 3/4in) high. In very good condition, patina commensurate with age. Please check images as they form a large part of the description. Similar piece in the John Scott Collection,The Fine Art Society, London, Vol. 5, No 37 (illustrated in listing images). **IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING/BUYING** Have quoted free shipping, however please get in touch beforehand in order that can request an estimate to your location. Shipping to MAINLAND UK tracked & insured to full value by SPECIALIST SHIPPER . Please note most couriers standard terms of service don't insure art/antique items. Can also drop off in/around London if pre arranged or welcome to collect. **FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS HAVE QUOTED SHIPPING AS FREE, HOWEVER PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BEFORE BIDDING IN ORDER THAT CAN QUOTE AN ESTIMATED COST TO YOUR LOCATION** ***FOR ALL DELIVERIES AN ADULT SIGNATURE CONFIRMING RECEIPT IS REQUIRED, IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT DELIVERY (OR RESCHEDULED DELIVERY/IES) + SIGN FOR OR COLLECT FROM YOUR LOCAL DEPOT IF NOT IN THEN PLEASE DO NOT BID*** UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT RISE OF THEFTS FROM DESIGNATED 'SAFE PLACES', IF INSTRUCT A COURIER TO LEAVE AT A DESIGNATED 'SAFE PLACE' THIS IS DONE AT BUYER'S RISK THAT WILL HIGHLIGHT AND REQUEST CONFIRMATION/ACCEPTANCE OF BEFORE SHIPPING. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND FEEL SURE APPRECIATE THAT IS ESPECIALLY RELEVANT WITH VALUABLE, RARE, UNIQUE AND IRREPLACEABLE ITEMS THAT IS AN ISSUE NEITHER BUYERS OR SELLERS SHOULD LOSE OUT FROM. Any questions, let me know.. Good luck!
Price: 1280 GBP
Location: Uxbridge
End Time: 2025-01-04T11:06:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.01 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Antique: Yes
Additional Material: Cast Iron
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Fire dog
Style/Period: Aesthetic Movement
Age: 1850-1899
Maker: Coalbrookdale Ironwork Company
Country of Origin: England
