Antique 19th Century Solid Brass Ornate Andirons Fire Dogs Chenets by Bradley & Hubbard- a Pair

Description

One pair of 19th century solid brass andirons made by the premier American brazier of the era, Bradley & Hubbard. … more One pair of 19th century solid brass andirons made by the premier American brazier of the era, Bradley & Hubbard. Scrolled feet support a hammered brass column on which sit intricate finials. Features classical, acanthus and acorn flourishes. Beautifully patinated mellow brass finish.

22" tall
11" wide
24" deep

The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut specializing in high quality and luxury brass homewares. Overall the company patented 238 designs and mechanical devices. "By the 1890s, the Bradley and Hubbard name was synonymous with high quality and artistic merit," said Richard E. Stamm for the Smithsonian Institution, which has an extensive collection of Bradley and Hubbard manufactured design objects in its collection.
In addition to the Smithsonian, 175 Bradley & Hubbard designs are museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Baltimore Museum of Art; Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh; the Brooklyn Museum; The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan; and the Historic New England organization in Boston.

In 1940, Bradley & Hubbard was purchased by art brass maker Charles Parker Company. less