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Fine Pair of Cast Brass Steeple-Top Andirons and Associated Fire Tools, Barnabas Edmonds (1778-1872), Charlestown, Massachusetts, Circa 1800
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- brass
- Height of Edmonds 21 in. by Width 11 1/2 in. by Depth 23 1/2 in.
stamped B. EDMONDS ; CHARLESTOWN, with matching tongs and shovel; together with a similar pair of andirons, attributed to Richard Wittingham (active ca. 1795-1815), New York, with an associated pair of tongs, (7 pieces).
Condition
Wear commensurate with age and use. One of the Edmonds pair appears to have a replaced log rest.
Second pair of andirons:
Height 22 1/4 in. by Width 10 1/2 in. by Depth 22 in.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a group of andirons similar to the pair by Edmonds with steeple finials and slipper feet, see: Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer, The Brass Book, (Exton, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1978), pp. 52-53.