Description: These genuine antiques are monumental, outstanding 18th century castle/manor-worthy French Louis 16th chenet, or andirons, that are signed by the maker "VB" (see 9th photo) in a double urn and festoon design. Hand-made nuts and threads underneath help identify this very fine pair as early period andirons with fabulous attention to detail and form. There are four satyr head masks. They are entirely gold gilt bronze, or dore bronze. A high-carat gold–mercury amalgam was applied to the bronze, and the mercury was driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold coating. This old process was later made illegal due to the toxic mercury fumes. Please review all photos. The last photo shows a hand-threaded column screw. Condition is excellent. What you see is what you get. Dimensions:15 3/4 inches high12 1/4 inches wide4 1/4 inches deepThe pair weighs a heavy 18 lbs 14.4 ounces
Price: 1495 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
End Time: 2023-11-20T23:20:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 65 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Maker: VB
Material: Bronze
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Type: Andiron
Color: Gold
