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Andiron

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1806-1829

GUSN

GUSN-46972

Description

Iron and brass andiron. The hollow brass columns on this pair are attached to iron billet bars by vertical, threaded iron rods.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Marked: ""JM/ BOSTON""

Maker

Molineux, John (active ca. 1800-1820) (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

17.625 x 10.5 x 17.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1964.179A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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