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Andiron

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-4448

Description

Two squared legs supporting goose-neck tops terminating in half-ball shaped finials; medial spur hook on back to support spit rods; fire-dog type log supports emanating from back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
iron (metal)
wrought
Iron
Wrought
ANDIRON

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19.75 x 10.75 x 17.125 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.688.2

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