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Andiron

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-17420

Description

Low andirons w/ turned columnar plinth w/ heavy ball finials. Shaped curved billet bar in brass extends to ball shaped log stop. Ball forms have incised rings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Brass
Iron
ANDIRON

Inscription

Behind log stop: ""HUNNEMAN/ 842/ BOSTON""

Maker

Hunneman, William C. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

12 x 10.25 x 25.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1972.176B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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