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Andirons

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-25243

Description

Iron dog type andiron w/ modified cabriole legs and tapered shaft ending in ring tops.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
ANDIRON

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

14.75 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1985.347

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