Lot 265
  • 265

Two Fine Pairs of Federal Cast Brass and Wrought-Iron Andirons, New York, circa 1785-1800

Estimate
1,500 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • brass and iron
  • First Pair: Height 26 ¼ in. by Width 12 ¼ in by Depth 17 in.; Second Pair: Height 26 ½ in by Width 13 ½ in. by Depth 22 ¼ in.
"Lemon-Top" andirons with matching fire tools comprising a pair of tongs and a shovel and a pair of urn-top examples with spurred arched supports and slipper feet (6 pieces)

Condition

Two thirds of wrought iron dog replaced on first pair of andirons
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