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Andirons

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-25951

Description

Flat-bodied andiron tapering upward and curling around at neck and supporting a circular ring top. Body rests on curved front legs w/ flat penny feet. Square solid billet bar.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
iron (metal)
wrought
Accessory, Fireplace
Andiron
Iron
Wrought
Andiron

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

1955.292.1,2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

14.75 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.292.1-.2

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