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Andirons

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-24814

Description

Brass shaft w/ finial steeple top, above spool and molded ball. Double spool dome and faceted plinth. Cabriole legs w/ spurs, upturned ends and ball feet. Log stop w/ finial and ball design. Step down to iron billet bar.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

23.75 x 22.5 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.103

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