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Andiron

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1810

GUSN

GUSN-55718

Description

Ball top w/ central facetted ring turning, w/ domed element at top. Spool and vase turnings at neck, swelling to spool, ring and beaded moldings form body. Leaf like S-shaped legs w/ spur at knee, on ball feet. Cast iron billet bar.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Andiron
Iron
Slip Cast
Brass
Andiron

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22.25 x 13.75 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.116.2

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