Andirons (Chenet in French) are devices made of metal, ceramic or marble which support the firewood. They normally stand upon short legs and are usually connected with an upright guard. The guard keeps the logs in the fireplace as they burn and settle.
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This Andiron is made in circa 1730s, and are incorporating two allegorical figures in their design. They sit on half-moon shaped pedestal on which leaves decorated with flowers, scrolls of foliage and small shells are placed.
On the left we have a putto as allegory of Prudence, depicted holding a mirror in her left hand and compasses in her right while also resting her arm on a stack of books and wearing a chain with a pendant eye.
On the right we have a putto as allegory of Abundance, depicted holding a torch in his right hand and carrying ears of corn in his left, a wreath of wheat in his hair.
Sculptures are made by Flemish Baroque sculptor Lodewijk Willemsens in 1700s out of semi-precious stones.
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The full pack contains all 6 Andirons:
-Gold plated Brass base and sculptures made of Smoky Quartz (Pictures 2, 8 and 13).
-Silver plated Brass base and sculptures made of Black Onyx (Pictures 3 and 14).
-Brass base and sculptures made of Amazonite (Pictures 4 and 12).
-White Marble base and sculptures made of Turquoise (Pictures 5 and 9).
-Black Marble Brass base and sculptures made of Carnelian (Pictures 6 and 10).
-Gold plated Brass base and sculptures made of Bloodstone (Pictures 7 and 11).
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Fireplace is not included (only there for illustration purpose) and can be found in my shop.
Animated fire is included separately so you can have Andirons and the log with and without a fire.
Each Andiron is built separately, and with a log makes a three part object. You can move each part separately so it can fit your fireplace.
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You can adjust the intensity of the shadows beneath the Andirons by selecting the face of the shadow and lowering the transparency to your liking.
Land impact is 2 for the Andirons with a log for every size below the 0.61m of height, and animated fire is 1.
Number of triangles: from 13079
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