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Andirons & Hearth
Iron Candlesticks can be Found HERE in the Lighting Gallery
Creepers, Miniature Andirons, Large Penny Feet, Button Finials
Date/Period: Early 18th Century
Measurement: Height: 6.75"; width: 6.25"; depth: 5.5"
Material: Wrought, cast, and files iron
Condition: Very good
Additional Information: Finely crafted and finished small iron dogs of which
the pair was placed between full size irons. According to Henry Kauffmann
“they kept parts of larger partially burned timbers from dripping onto the
hearth, thus increasing the draft for the fire. Examples are very rare today”.
See, The American Fireplace, Chimneys, Mantlepieces & Accessories by
Henry J. Kauffmann, page 238.
Early 17th century inventories list creepers…see page 9 of Iron and Brass
Implements of the English House by J. Seymour Lindsay where also written is:
“the use of creepers with andirons was common, however it is a fact that very
few examples have survived”.
Published within Antique Iron – Survey of American and English Forms by Herbert,
Peter, and Nancy Schiffer, page 132: Sleepers or very small andirons were made
to support kindling; larger ones (over 6”) may have been fire tool rests;
smallest ones were likely toys for children or samples for a blacksmith to show
a potential customer. These are very rare and collectible (James Sorber).
$995.00
745-279
Creepers, Miniature Scroll-top Andirons
Date/Period: 18th Century
Measurement: Height: 7.5"; width: 4"; depth: 5.25"
Material: Wrought iron
Condition: Very good, light surface oxidation
Additional Information: Finely crafted and finished small iron dogs of which the pair
was placed between full size irons. According to Henry Kauffmann “they kept parts
of larger partially burned timbers from dripping onto the hearth, thus increasing
the draft for the fire. Examples are very rare today”. See, The American Fireplace,
Chimneys, Mantlepieces & Accessories by Henry J. Kauffmann, page 238.
Early 17th century inventories list creepers…see page 9 of Iron and Brass Implements
of the English House by J. Seymour Lindsay where also written is: “the use of creepers
with andirons was common, however it is a fact that very few examples have survived”.
Published within Antique Iron – Survey of American and English Forms by Herbert, Peter,
and Nancy Schiffer, page 132: Sleepers or very small andirons were made to support
kindling; larger ones (over 6”) may have been fire tool rests; smallest ones were likely
toys for children or samples for a blacksmith to show a potential customer. These are
very rare and collectible (James Sorber).
$795.00
745-278
Creepers, Miniature Spit Hook Andirons, Finely Wrought, Whitesmith File Work
Often made to match full-size irons, with hooks, perhaps for very large doll house
Measurement: Height: 6.5"; width: 3"; depth: 4.75"
Material: Wrought iron
Condition: Fine
Additional Information: Finely crafted and finished small iron dogs of which the
pair was placed between full size irons. According to Henry Kauffmann “they
kept parts of larger partially burned timbers from dripping onto the hearth,
thus increasing the draft for the fire. Examples are very rare today”. See, The
American Fireplace, Chimneys, Mantlepieces & Accessories by Henry J. Kauffmann, page 238.
Early 17th century inventories list creepers…see page 9 of Iron and Brass Implements
of the English House by J. Seymour Lindsay where also written is: “the use of creepers
with andirons was common, however it is a fact that very few examples have survived”.
Published within Antique Iron – Survey of American and English Forms by Herbert, Peter,
and Nancy Schiffer, page 132: Sleepers or very small andirons were made to support
kindling; larger ones (over 6”) may have been fire tool rests; smallest ones were likely
toys for children or samples for a blacksmith to show a potential customer. These
are very rare and collectible (James Sorber).
$950.00
745-281
Creepers, Small Ring Top & Twisted Andirons to Be Placed Between Large Andirons
They were not very plentiful during the period…few are extant today
Date/Period: 18th or Early 19th Century
Measurement: Height: 5.75"; width: 3.5"; depth: 5"
Material: Wrought Iron
Condition: Very good, light surface oxidation
Additional Information: Finely crafted and finished small iron dogs of which the pair
was placed between full size irons. According to Henry Kauffmann “they kept parts
of larger partially burned timbers from dripping onto the hearth, thus increasing
the draft for the fire. Examples are very rare today”. See, The American Fireplace,
Chimneys, Mantlepieces & Accessories by Henry J. Kauffmann, page 238.
Early 17th century inventories list creepers…see page 9 of Iron and Brass Implements
of the English House by J. Seymour Lindsay where also written is: “the use of creepers
with andirons was common, however it is a fact that very few examples have survived”.
Published within Antique Iron – Survey of American and English Forms by Herbert, Peter,
and Nancy Schiffer, page 132: Sleepers or very small andirons were made to support
kindling; larger ones (over 6”) may have been fire tool rests; smallest ones were likely
toys for children or samples for a blacksmith to show a potential customer. These are
very rare and collectible (James Sorber).
$675.00
745-282
A Fine Large Antique Wrought & Incised Iron Trammel
Likely Germany, 18th Century
Art and utility combined, a preening bird surmounts this heavy-duty trammel which is
further ornamented with piercing and decorative scrolls. The owner’s initials “FSR” over
“AMH” within oval cartouche. Very goof condition and color.
(Length: 38.5"-57"; width: 8.5")
$1,850.00
497-135
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