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Andiron

John Molineux

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two silver andiron fireplace accessories. The andirons have a spherical top with a small finial. The spherical top is attached to a cylindrical base with stacked concave and convex rings. The base connects to a flat plate with four curved legs ending in flat feet. Each andiron has a smaller finial attached to a short post on one side of the plate. The andirons are positioned on a white surface with a gradient background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
Brass, iron
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
513 × 625 px
Museum record:
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