Pair of Firedogs
ca. 1830-1840 (made)
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Pair of cast-iron, Gothic-revival firedogs with stands on two scroll feet decorated with stylised roses and the 'standard' opening into a lozenge-shaped plaque, the edges of which are ornamented with four stylixed roses and curling foliage. In the centre of the plaque is the initial 'S' in brass. The firedogs terminate in brass finials in the shape of three leaves. A hook projects from the back of each firedog.
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cast iron and brass |
| Brief description | Pair of firedogs, cast iron and brass, probably made by John Hardman & Co., Birmingham, possibly adapted from a design by A.W.N. Pugin, ca. 1830-1840 |
| Physical description | Pair of cast-iron, Gothic-revival firedogs with stands on two scroll feet decorated with stylised roses and the 'standard' opening into a lozenge-shaped plaque, the edges of which are ornamented with four stylixed roses and curling foliage. In the centre of the plaque is the initial 'S' in brass. The firedogs terminate in brass finials in the shape of three leaves. A hook projects from the back of each firedog. |
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| Gallery label | FIRE-DOGS (a pair)
Cast iron and brass
England; c.1830-40
M.244 & a-1977
With brass finials in the shape of three leaves, and lozenge-shaped plaques bearing the initial S. Probably made by John Hardman and Co., Birmingham. The design is thought to be adapted from one by A.W.N. Pugin (1812-52). |
| Object history | This firedog, and its pair, probably came from Scarisbrick Hall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, which may explain the letter 'S' on the centre if each panel. They most likely date from 1837-38 when Pugin was working for the Scarisbrick family. The design appears as No. 11 in a catalogue by John Hardman and Co, New Hall Hill, Birmingham from about 1875, a quarter of a century after Pugin's death. |
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| Accession number | M.244&A-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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