Pair of Bradley & Hubbard Fire Dogs
United States
Early 20th century
Cast brass, iron
15″ high x 8 1⁄4” wide
A handsome pair of cast brass fire dogs produced by Bradley & Hubbard in the early 20th century. The brass fronts are adorned with horseshoe handles and attached to solid iron bases.
The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company was a renowned American metalworks producer operating in Connecticut from 1852-1940. They were originally known for clocks, particularly in the mid-19th century, and later began producing decorative metal objects, such as lamps and fireplace tools.