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Andirons

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-25263

Description

Front legs are paired reverse S-curved shapes w/ volutes which support a tapered, fluted column terminating in a Doric capital. Round ribbed brass finial. Plain peg rear legs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15 x 6.875 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1963.200AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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