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Andiron

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1790

GUSN

GUSN-5385

Description

Urn-shaped finial with ring and urn turned baluster; spurred cabriole legs terminating in slipper feet; corresponding log stop; iron billet bar.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
bell metal
iron (metal)
Unidentified Metal
Iron
ANDIRON

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18.5 x 10.75 x 17.375 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.639A

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