11-01-200311-01-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2241Boston
November 1, 2003 11:00 AMCalender
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Pair Federal Brass and Iron Andirons

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$41,125$35,000
Auction: Sale #2241 - 2241Location: BostonDate / Time: November 01, 2003 11:00AM

Description:

Pair Federal Brass and Iron Andirons, attributed to Daniel King, Philadelphia, 1790-1810, each with urn-form finial with bright-cut and punch-work swag and pendant designs with beaded borders supported on a tapered column embellished with spiraling vines, stepped square plinth with engraved shield and punch-work chevron border, over a shaped skirt with conforming swag and pendant design, further supported on spurred cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet, ht. 30 1/2, wd. 13 1/4, dp. 25 1/2 in.

Provenance: Descended through the family of John Trumbull, first Governor of Connecticut.

Literature: For similar illustrated examples see The Brass Book published by Schiffer, (Exton, Pennsylvania, 1978),pp. 67-68; American Antiques from the Israel Sack Collection, vol. 4, Highland House Publishers (1974). A similar pair was sold at Christie's, sale 9592, January 18, 2001, lot 69.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Keywords

Philadelphia, Daniel King, John Trumbull, Connecticut, first Governor , Pennsylvania