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Andiron

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-5144

Description

A & B) Two double spuned cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet support a square plinth with a pseudo-classic column above, on the capital is a double urn finial both with engraved swags and tassels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
swags
tassel
urns
Brass
Iron
Urn
Swag
Tassel
ANDIRON

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27 x 12 x 21.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.530A

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