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Rare Engraved Federal Bell Metal Andirons

$11,500per set
£8,678.73per set
€9,935.84per set
CA$16,218.81per set
A$17,806.23per set
CHF 9,289.55per set
MX$215,480.22per set
NOK 116,430.09per set
SEK 109,707.76per set
DKK 74,168.38per set

About the Item

Very rare American classical bell metal andirons having flaming urn finials over column shafts and standing on square plinths over arched spurred legs ending in ball and claw feet, all with engraved decoration. Probably Philadelphia, circa 1780.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. very good original condition, polished.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000021831stDibs: LU798346775282

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