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Andiron

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1970

GUSN

GUSN-55970

Description

Ball and spool finial above faceted dome and oval bottom. Spool and bell shape above faceted shaft. Exagerated cabriole legs w/ central pendant. Billet bar curves inward to turned and urn shaped log stop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Iron
Brass
ANDIRON

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18.5 x 18.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.94

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