Title
A pair of Andirons
Object Type
Creator
Date
c. 1750
Description
A pair of andirons (American, Pennsylvania c. 1750) composed out of wrought iron and brass. The andirons are topped with brass polygonal decorations with matching finials on baluster shaped supports raised on arched bases ending in two pad feet and an extended block leg.
Cultural Origin
American, Pennsylvania
Medium
wrought iron
brass
Extent
21" x 11.5" x 17.5"
Collection
Source
Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County.
Identifier
PSNC.1755.1-.2
Related Materials
Compare with andirons depicted in Plate A in Shiffer, Peter, Nancy & Herbert. "The Brass Book." (Exton, PA: Schiffer Publishing Co., 1978) p. 41.
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