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Andiron

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1810

GUSN

GUSN-17306

Description

Ball finial on turned shaft and hexagonal plinth with turned rings; spurred cabriole legs with snake feet; ball finial log stop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
cast iron
Accessory, Fireplace
Andiron
Andiron

Inscription

Impressed: ""JOHN MOLINEUX/ BOSTON"" behind log-stop.

Maker

Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

19 x 24 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1952.M1B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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