Late 19th/ early 20th c French gilt brass chenets (andirons) with original fire fence, ht 20 1/2", overall width about 58" (one mounting bracket missing), from the estate of Iris Love, acclaimed archeologist and socialite. Please refer to the New York Time's article “Iris Love, Stylish Archaeologist and Dog Breeder, Dies at 86” to learn more about this amazing trailblazer.