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Andirons

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1770-1825

GUSN

GUSN-26141

Description

Elongated urn-like "steeple top" form. Turned and incised neck elements. Octagonal body w/ 2 cabriole-scroll legs w/ ball feet. Iron bracket extending back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
Brass
Iron
Andiron

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 x 9 x 18.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1979.49

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