Pair Of Rococo-style Bronze Fire Tongs With Putti And Naturalistic Decorations Ref1209

Pair of andirons decorated with putti.

The andirons are made of bronze in the Rocaille style with an antique patina; one of the putti holds a bird and a nest in his hands, while the other holds a rudder and a turtle, with a fishing net slung over his shoulder.

The engraving is meticulous, with a smooth, lustrous finish. A hallmark on the back is indecipherable; the set consists of several assembled pieces.

Louis XV-style work, dating from the early to mid-19th century.

Condition: As found; one piece is soldered to the bronze—this is an old bronze solder joint, possibly period-authentic, which is barely visible and very sturdy without detracting from the piece as a whole (see photos, marked with an arrow); the mercury gilding is worn on the surface.

Height: 50.5 cm.

Height: 43 cm.

Width of both: 33 cm.

Depth: 13 cm.

Weight of both: 7.050 kilograms.

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