Fire Dogs For Fireplaces

What is the purpose of andirons or firedogs and fireplace grates.

Fire dogs for fireplaces.

In later years when demand for wood for shipbuilding was high burning coal became widespread and baskets such as these were developed to hold the coal. Environmentally friendly burning due to better aeration and combustion. Make offer vtg pair brass cast iron fireplace andirons 19 tall firedogs mid century vintage victorian brass fireplace screen 27 tall 17 wide 6 deep 6 lbs 299 99. Andirons fireplace andirons or firedogs improve the ventilation and burning of the fire and thus the draft of the fireplace.

5 out of 5 stars 59 59 reviews. Simple cast iron firedogs date back to medieval times. Make offer small antique 10 5 bronze fireplace andirons fire dogs federal book ends antique large fireplace andirons fire dogs arts crafts gothic wrought iron 1 100 00. Over time decorations became more elaborate with designs continuing to follow the popular styles of each period.

Or learn more about which size of andirons or firedogs do i need. A fire needs a lot of air to burn well as much as 250 350 m3 of air per hour. Plow hearth cast iron fireplace dog andirons set of 2 dog 8 w x 2 5 d x 17 h. An andiron or firedog fire dog or fire dog is a bracket support normally found in pairs on which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace so that air may circulate under the firewood allowing better burning and less smoke.

There are four reasons for using andirons or a fire basket for a fire. Pair of early 19th century classical iron and brass andirons or fire dogs h 25 6 in. By elevating the fire the air can reach the fire from all sides so that it burns better. Back shank 10 l with 8 5 h back support and 5 h beneath.

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