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Antique Fireplace Tool Set & Andirons w/ Log Holders Brass Acorn - $895 (Centennial)
S. Yosemite St. near E. Dry Creek Rd.
condition:
good
size / dimensions:
see listing
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This is a beautiful, complete antique fireplace set featuring a pair of cast brass and iron andirons with integrated log holders, along with a matching 4-piece fireplace tool set. The pieces feature ornate acorn finials and decorative cast detailing, and are believed to date back to the early 1900s to 1930s, possibly American-made during the Arts and Crafts or early Art Deco period.
Details:
Set includes:
2 antique andirons with attached log rests
4 matching tools: shovel, poker, tongs, and claw-style log grabber
Material: Cast brass, wrought/cast iron
Finish: Natural aged patina with light green and brown tones
Style: Classical revival / neoclassical with Greco-Roman and Art Deco influences
Estimated era: Circa 1910–1930
Provenance: Family estate piece, displayed in a mid-century fireplace since at least the 1970s
Approximate Dimensions:
Andirons:
Height: ~16 inches
Total depth (with log rest): ~21.5 inches
Width (at feet): ~9.5 inches
Tools (each):
Length: ~30 inches
Acorn finials: ~3.5 inches tall
Tool heads (at widest):
Shovel: 6.5" x 5"
Claw log tongs: ~3.5" diameter
Poker and hook tool: vary 1–2.5"
Weight:
These are very heavy, estimated at 40–55 lbs total (combined set).
Condition:
Authentic patina preserved — cleaned gently but not polished to maintain character
Normal signs of age: surface rust on iron sections, minor verdigris and tarnish on brass
All parts are structurally sound, no breaks or repairs
Tools are slightly mismatched at the ends (as common with hand-forged sets from this era), but all handles match and belong to the original set
No tool stand included
Asking: $895 Cash or Venmo
Pick-up in Centennial, CO (5 minutes northeast of IKEA, near Yosemite & Dry Creek).
Notes:
This is a rare chance to own a complete, matched antique fireplace set with richly detailed craftsmanship and enduring materials. Sets of this age and condition — especially with both the log holders and tools — are increasingly difficult to find. Ideal for collectors, historic home restoration, or anyone who appreciates the charm of early 20th-century metalwork.
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