Pair of French firedogs. These are highly detailed and decorative metal cast 12th scale firedogs created to guard the fire. Each cherub faces inward and there is a left and a right in each pair.
The fire dogs are unpainted and in their raw state which is dull pewter. When painting the metal firedogs use a metal primer otherwise the paint is liable to easily scratch off. I use a spray metal primer. If applying gold leaf there is no need to prime them.
Cherubs firedogs are: 4.5cm high x 3cm wide x 1.25cm deep
Long strip is 15cm long x 1cm high
The image of the firedogs that are brass looking are the real full size originals