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Andiron

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-63412

Description

2part upright with oct. beehive & eggshape; cabrl. legs with knee spurs

Details

Descriptive Terms

andirons
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Brass
Iron
Slip Cast
ANDIRON

Associated Building

Used at Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

P1026.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18.5 x 11 x 21 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Caroline Barr Wade

Accession Number

1987.900.2

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