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U-shaped serpentine fornted forged iron base and top separated by a screen formed of two layers of elliptically shaped wire members with both layers set in opposite directions; the top and base are further separated by iron rods set at regular intervals; across top are a brass sheath and three turned brass finish.
fenders (fire-controlling equipment)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Iron
Brass
FENDER
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
15 (H) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.532
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