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Pair of Boston cast brass lemon top andirons, 1790

$1,100per set
£834.08per set
€963.35per set
CA$1,543.37per set
A$1,719.28per set
CHF 906.89per set
MX$20,846.76per set
NOK 11,536.97per set
SEK 10,747.41per set
DKK 7,193.70per set

About the Item

Pair of cast brass half beehive fluted lemon top andirons on turned pedestal & arched spurred legs with slipper feet. The brass is peened to a forged iron log rest and supported by an angled leg. American, Boston, circa 1790.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    These andirons are in good original condition. Surfaces have been cleaned and hand polished, where applicable. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 36111stDibs: LU6534233929732

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