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Andiron

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-12576

Description

Cast iron rectangular slab steps upward to a horizontal support from flat horizontal feet. Round baluster curves form into goose neck tops. Round log stop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
iron (metal)
wrought
Iron
Wrought
ANDIRON

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17.75 x 8.75 x 24 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1710.1-2

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