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Andiron

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1775-1820

GUSN

GUSN-25886

Description

Spade feet with cabriole legs support columnar shaft surmounted by pierced ring finial. Rectangular billets with peg rear feet. The number "4" is cast in raised decoration at the base of the columnar shaft.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Andiron
Iron
Slip Cast
Andiron

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12.75 x 7.25 x 12.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.338.2

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