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Pair of Andirons

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1830

GUSN

GUSN-55873

Description

Round ball top finials with ring molding at midpoints. Shaft of ring and baluster forms supported by cabriole legs, spurred with elongated hoof feet. Conforming brass log stops and iron billets. Stamped on brass by log stop: "J. DAVIS/ BOSTON"

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Andiron
Andiron

Inscription

See description.

Maker

Davis, J. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

16 1/8 x 10 3/4 x 20 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Amelia Peabody

Accession Number

1964.148AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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