Name: Pair of Late 18th Century Etched Federal Period Philadelphia Brass and Iron Andirons or Firedogs
Price: 2495 USD
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Important pair of period Federal cast brass andirons with acorn tops on plinth block bases, cabriole spurred legs and penny … more Important pair of period Federal cast brass andirons with acorn tops on plinth block bases, cabriole spurred legs and penny feet. Plinths are engraved with sheilded eagles holding clasped arrows and olive branch. Eagles heads are mirror images. 13 stars representing the 13 colonies above each eagle. Back side of plinths have a cross hatch pattern. Brass construction is seamed and iron log holders are peened. Likely manufactured in Philadelphia, Circa 1790.

Andirons of this age were utilitarian items meant for daily use and the condition of these pieces reflect this with marks, scratches, small dings. Brass more recently polished, but not lacquered. Iron log holders more recently blackened.

12-3/4" W X 15" H X 20" D less

Dimensions: 12.75ʺW × 20ʺD × 15ʺH

Styles: Early American; Federal

Period: Late 18th Century

Country of Origin: United States

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Iron

Condition: Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections

Color: Brass

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Marks, scratches, dings. Brass more recently cleaned. Iron more recently blackened. As these are very old and well used, they … moreMarks, scratches, dings. Brass more recently cleaned. Iron more recently blackened. As these are very old and well used, they are not "tight" and do have a certain amount of wobble to them, but aesthetically very pleasing. less

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Duo Studio Antiques

Cincinnati, OH

Pair of Late 18th Century Etched Federal Period Philadelphia Brass and Iron Andirons or Firedogs

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