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Fireplace fender

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1795-1820

GUSN

GUSN-17384

Description

Half-round brass molding on top. Closely spaced vertical iron wires. Two thicker horizontals. Single pattern of scrolls (horizontal) at middle of fender. Squared-off "D" shape.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fenders (fire-controlling equipment)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Fender
Brass
Iron
Fender

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Jesse Gwendolyn Morse

Accession Number

1969.40

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