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Pair of American Antique Lighthouse Brass Andirons by Rostand

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UNUSUAL PAIR OF LIGHTHOUSE-FORM BRASS LOG STOP ANDIRONS By Rostand Manufacturing Company of Milford, Connecticut made circa early 20th century marked on log hogs "ROSTAND" and with embossed signature cast into the back of each lighthouse as well as being cast ROSTAND into the upper part of the lighthouse interior Item # 311PFP30Q This very fun pair of unusual andirons were manufactured by Rostand Manufacturing Company in Milford, Connecticut the early 20th century, each being made in a lighthouse form with a pierced housing on top to allow light of the fire come through the form. They remain in very fine condition with original log hogs behind each, this refinished in-house for a clean presentation. For a similar example, see Christies, New York, June 18th of 2001, "American Furniture and Decorative Arts, Sale 8541", lot 18 [achieved $ 7050 USD] Measurements: 18 7/8" H x 7" W x 20 1/2" D Condition Report: Brass finial on one lighthouse refabricated to match; log stops refinished for a clean presentation; a very fine ready-to-place pair. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.  The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.88 in (47.96 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restored blackening to log hogs. Replacements made: 1 finial fabricated replacement. Brass finial on one lighthouse refabricated to match; log stops refinished for a clean presentation; a very fine ready-to-place pair.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 311PFP30Q1stDibs: LU1059037885302
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