Anyone know about statues?

[Casey Jones]

I can't think of a word to describe these. Although I've seen something similar and they called them andirons.

They sat in front of my grandfather's fireplace for years. I believe they have a nautical origin from the turn of the 20th century. If anyone may have any kind of info on them my family would love know.

[Banjo Is Broken]

I know they have limitations.

[Big BosskMan]

Mar 23, 2023 18:56:48 GMT -5 Casey Jones said:

I can't think of a word to describe these. Although I've seen something similar and they called them andirons.

They sat in front of my grandfather's fireplace for years. I believe they have a nautical origin from the turn of the 20th century. If anyone may have any kind of info on them my family would love know.

I can't find anything via Google Lens that would indicate exactly what these things are. Not sure they are andirons as I can't tell by the photo (I see the second on the edge of the pic) how these would support burning logs in a fireplace.


I would recommend looking for some sort of stamp or seal that might indicate the artisan who made these and try that as an option in a search. Given the ornate-ness of the pieces, I'm certain there's some sort of indicator on who made it.


Definitely worth some more investigating and keeping in the family as an heirloom and historical curiosity. In terms of value, probably $200-$350 for the pair on the low end.

[pinja]

It looks quite a bit like a Chinese dragon fish.

[Casey Jones]

Mar 24, 2023 8:49:32 GMT -5 Big BosskMan said:

Mar 23, 2023 18:56:48 GMT -5 Casey Jones said:

I can't think of a word to describe these. Although I've seen something similar and they called them andirons.

They sat in front of my grandfather's fireplace for years. I believe they have a nautical origin from the turn of the 20th century. If anyone may have any kind of info on them my family would love know.

I can't find anything via Google Lens that would indicate exactly what these things are. Not sure they are andirons as I can't tell by the photo (I see the second on the edge of the pic) how these would support burning logs in a fireplace.


I would recommend looking for some sort of stamp or seal that might indicate the artisan who made these and try that as an option in a search. Given the ornate-ness of the pieces, I'm certain there's some sort of indicator on who made it.


Definitely worth some more investigating and keeping in the family as an heirloom and historical curiosity. In terms of value, probably $200-$350 for the pair on the low end.

I assumed The metal support bars that make them andirons had snapped off. I got a little info from an uncle. He says he was told they were used for holding a bell on a ship. He says there are holes in it that support that theory, but no branding anywhere. I'm not interested in value but I did find a similar set for almost $3000. They were made of brass where these appear to be cast iron.

[Big BosskMan]

Mar 24, 2023 15:05:26 GMT -5 Casey Jones said:

Mar 24, 2023 8:49:32 GMT -5 Big BosskMan said:

I can't find anything via Google Lens that would indicate exactly what these things are. Not sure they are andirons as I can't tell by the photo (I see the second on the edge of the pic) how these would support burning logs in a fireplace.


I would recommend looking for some sort of stamp or seal that might indicate the artisan who made these and try that as an option in a search. Given the ornate-ness of the pieces, I'm certain there's some sort of indicator on who made it.


Definitely worth some more investigating and keeping in the family as an heirloom and historical curiosity. In terms of value, probably $200-$350 for the pair on the low end.

I assumed The metal support bars that make them andirons had snapped off. I got a little info from an uncle. He says he was told they were used for holding a bell on a ship. He says there are holes in it that support that theory, but no branding anywhere. I'm not interested in value but I did find a similar set for almost $3000. They were made of brass where these appear to be cast iron.

That's pretty cool. I found some similar historical items when i settled my dad's estate, like an old red glass railroad lantern and an obviously handmade repurposed multi-tool that has a tiny axe head, hammer, nail pull, and pry bar all in a single piece of metal.

Neat stuff like yours shows treasures are still out there.

[Casey Jones]

Mar 24, 2023 16:04:03 GMT -5 Big BosskMan said:

Mar 24, 2023 15:05:26 GMT -5 Casey Jones said:

I assumed The metal support bars that make them andirons had snapped off. I got a little info from an uncle. He says he was told they were used for holding a bell on a ship. He says there are holes in it that support that theory, but no branding anywhere. I'm not interested in value but I did find a similar set for almost $3000. They were made of brass where these appear to be cast iron.

That's pretty cool. I found some similar historical items when i settled my dad's estate, like an old red glass railroad lantern and an obviously handmade repurposed multi-tool that has a tiny axe head, hammer, nail pull, and pry bar all in a single piece of metal.

Neat stuff like yours shows treasures are still out there.

I love stories like that. The stuff we found when my grandfather died ended up on the news and in the paper here. My gramps pretty much lived in the same house his whole life. He died in the house he grew up in. That house had tons of hidden secrets, but 12 aunts and uncles plus about a hundred cousins. Lots of stuff went missing over the years Those pieces were always just there. I never really put any thought into them.

[Casey Jones]

Mar 24, 2023 12:15:27 GMT -5 pinja said:

It looks quite a bit like a Chinese dragon fish.

We called them dragons when we were growing up. Now I wonder if they are some kind of Koi or Sea Monster

[El Pollo Guerrera]

That's a Graboid.

[Casey Jones]

Mar 24, 2023 18:41:06 GMT -5 El Pollo Guerrera said:

That's a Graboid.

Better call Burt Gummer