French Forged Iron Adjustable Andirons | 20th Century silver

French Forged Iron Adjustable Andirons | 20th Century silverA substantial pair of French forged iron andirons with rare adjustable spit supports, originally designed for both heating and hearth cooking. Heavy, architectural and deeply sculptural, these are the kind of pieces that blur the line between utility and art. The hand forged construction is immediately apparent in the hammer marks, thick iron stock and simple working details. Multiple ratchet supports along the uprights allowed a spit or cooking bar

47 cm length including handles

trailing ivy for a classic conservatory look

Use for loose

87m high by 76 cm wide at top and base

but crafted well and aligned aesthetically

it ensures durability while presenting a lovely patina that speaks to its age and history

Each piece is moulded and hand-painted

layered historic paint finish

with the beauty of this age come marks of time that should be cherished as the are but you could choose to renew

No unnecessary ornamentation — just beautifully forged iron with strong silhouette and incredible presence

A charming French provincial cabinet dating to the late 1800s

The tripod paw-foot base adds a dramatic neoclassical quality