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This ClipArt gallery offers 10 illustrations of accessories such as andirons, tools, and screens used with fireplaces. See also Fireplaces as an Architectural Element and Heating and Cooling systems under Household Utilities.

An andiron, sometimes called a dog, dog-iron, or firedog, is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace.

Andiron

An andiron, sometimes called a dog, dog-iron, or firedog, is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are…

"Andirons were used for burning wood on an open hearth, and consisted of a horizontal bar raised on short supports, with an upright standard at one end." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Andiron

"Andirons were used for burning wood on an open hearth, and consisted of a horizontal bar raised on…

An illustration of two andirons.

Andirons

An illustration of two andirons.

This fender is designed with scrolls of leaf on its border, and two winged lions in the center. It is used as a base frame to a fireplace.

Fender

This fender is designed with scrolls of leaf on its border, and two winged lions in the center. It is…

This image shows a fire screen decorated with a tapestry. Fire screens are used to reduce excessive heat and began being used to make the fireplace and the wall more decorative.

Fire Screen

This image shows a fire screen decorated with a tapestry. Fire screens are used to reduce excessive…

These fire irons are metal instruments that are used for tending a fire, particularly a fireplace.

Fire Irons

These fire irons are metal instruments that are used for tending a fire, particularly a fireplace.

The set of fire irons is used in a fireplace.

Fire Irons

The set of fire irons is used in a fireplace.

These fire irons are curved in shape. They are used to tend a fire in a fireplace.

Fire Irons

These fire irons are curved in shape. They are used to tend a fire in a fireplace.

The cheval screen is used as a fireplace screen. This screen can be converted into a music stand or table. It has a painting in the center that represents peace and plenty.

Cheval Screen

The cheval screen is used as a fireplace screen. This screen can be converted into a music stand or…

The pole screen is a small screen that is supported on a tall slender poll with a tripod (three legged) base. It is used by women to protect their complexion from the heat of a fire such as a fireplace. The design on this pole screen is of an Irish warrior and the tripod base is composed of three busts of helmeted heads.

Pole Screen

The pole screen is a small screen that is supported on a tall slender poll with a tripod (three legged)…