Ed Donaldson Hardware Restorations Fireplace Items

Reference # 710-321

1 pair available

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A large and impressive pair of early wrought iron fire dogs, Colonial Period, possibly pre-1775. These fire dogs measure 21" tall overall with the log bars extending 13". The arched feet have a spread of 7" with a 4+" high arch. Each upright has decorative cross hatching on the entire front as shown in close-ups below. The flame shaped tops measure 3" high x 2 1/2" across. The uprights taper from 1 1/8" width at the base of the flame down to 2" width at the peen. They are heavy and thick tapering from 5/8" thick as the base to 3/8" at the top. Both log bars are original, however, the back portion of one log bar has some burn damage from use but it is still solid and quite usable. Some burn out damage can also be seen on the arched feet. An excellent early pair of typical Colonial fire dogs.

Reference # 710-244

1 pair available

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Pair of early and small wrought iron Colonial fire dogs, from the last quarter of the 18th century. Uprights measure 10 1/2" high x 1 1/2" at widest on upright. The arched foot spread is 6 1/2" x 2 1/2" high arch. The log bars extend 7 1/2" and 7 1/4" and are peened onto the uprights. The open work top measures 1 7/8" across. These dogs were heavily used and show appropriate heavy age pitting but are in very solid condition and are nicely made. Unusual small size.

Small Colonial Period Wrought Iron Fire Dogs
Price $ 250.00

Reference # 998-456

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Heavy cast iron Victorian fireplace blower (bellows) stand or holder, circa 1860. These stands are extremely hard to find and extremely rare with a figural motif such as this one. Stand features a Bacchus type face on both the exterior and interior of the stand sides as shown in photos below. Measuring 10" high x 10" across with a 6" spread across the feet at the side. The uprights are 3" across with a 3/4" slot. This stand offers very nice deep dimensional casting in the Rococo style. In original finish with aging.

Reference # 710-326

1 available

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Early three legged iron skillet for standing over embers or coals in fireplace hearth cooking. Pan measures 9" diameter across the top with a 7 3/4" handle. Stands 5" high overall on three nicely tapered feet which are 2 1/4". This pan is in very good condition. These early pans were cast in one piece.

Reference # 710-322

1 pair miniatures available

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Early Victorian miniature fireplace andirons or fire dogs in cast iron from the mid 1800's. This diminutive pair stands 4 1/2" high with a foot spread of 2 5/8". The log bars are 2 3/4". Explanations of miniature andirons are very varied and about the only thing agreed on is that they are hard to find. Some of the opinions are that they were pipe rests, tool rests, fancies (display collectibles), shop samples, for doll houses, for dioramas, and the list goes on. The top of these dogs looks like a head with indistinct impressions that may be a face. Close-ups shown in bottom row below. These are in aged black finish and have not been recently restored and are in excellent condition.

Reference # 998-399

1 available

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An unusual wrought iron fireplace kettle or pot hook from the late 18th or early 19th century. Measures 13" overall with a flat top hook and a rounded bottom kettle hook measuring 2" high x 1 3/4" across. This hook is beautifully executed going from a rounded body to a flattened body at the top part of the hanger. Three incised decorative lines still show that the craftsman making this hook took pride in his work.

Ref. 998-330
6" high x 1/2" wide with 2" hooks

Ref. 998-331
6 3/4" high x 5/8" wide with 1 5/8" hooks

Ref. 998-337
10 1/2" high x 1/2" wide with 2 1/2" hooks

Ref. 998-338
8 3/4" high x 5/8" wide with 1 1/2" hooks

Ref. 998-339 9 1/2" high x 5/8" wide with 1 3/4" hooks	SOLD
Ref. 998-536 6 1/4" high x 1/2" wide with 2" hooks	Ref. 998-537 6 3/4" high x 1/2" wide with 1 7/8" hooks

each hook $ 24.00

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