Andirons- Fireplaces Today Provide A Main Focal Point, In Several Rooms. During The Period Of The Italian Renaissance Many Ordinary Objects Of The Household Came To The Attention Of Artists And Design And Skill Were Used To Product Andirons. The Andiron Reached Its Most Artistic Development Under Louis XIV of France. The guard (the upright portion of the andiron) was elaborately ornamented. Here We Have Solid Brass Twisted; 19”tall; Weight 12Lbs.