Antique American Revolution Hessian Soldiers Andirons & Fireplace Tool Set RARE

In pretty good condition with original vibrant colors--have no major damage but do have a few light scratches and burns, a couple of rusty spots. The Andirons are 20" high, 18"long, and 11wide. Tools and Tool Holder are 31high. Very nice piece of history! The earliest Hessian Soldiers andirons were cast during the 1820's.

The British used the Hessians in several conflicts, including in Ireland, but they are most widely associated with combat operations in the American Revolutionary War. About 30,000 German soldiers fought for the British during theRevolutionary War. Nearly half were from the Hesse region of Germany; the others came from similar small German states.

Several more German units were placed on garrison duty in the British Isles to free up British regulars for service in North America. Hessians comprised approximately one-quarter of the forces fielded by the British in the American Revolution. They included jager, hussars, three artillery companies, and four battalions of grenadiers.

Most of the infantry were chasseurs (sharpshooters), musketeers, and fusiliers. They were armed with smoothbore muskets, while the Hessian artillery used three-pounder cannon. Initially the average regiment was made up of 500 to 600 men. Later in the war, the regiments had only 300 to 400 men.

The item "Antique American Revolution Hessian Soldiers Andirons & Fireplace Tool Set RARE" is in sale since Saturday, November 19, 2016. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Home Improvement\Heating, Cooling & Air\Fireplaces & Stoves\Pokers, Tools & Sets". The seller is "silkfly" and is located in Highland Park, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.