11-07-201011-07-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2524BBoston
November 7, 2010 11:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Brass and Iron Steeple-top Andirons and Two Matching Tools and Jamb Hooks

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$5,629$4,750
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2524BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2010 11:00AM

Description:

Pair of Brass and Iron Steeple-top Andirons and Two Matching Tools and Jamb Hooks, J. Davis, Boston, c. 1800, the andirons with steeple tops on spheres over faceted plinths, spurred cabriole legs, and slipper feet, curved log supports with conforming steeple log stops, matching tongs and shovel and pair of jamb hooks with wall mounts, the maker's name impressed on log supports, andiron ht. 24 3/4, wd. 14 1/2, dp. 24 1/2, tool lg. 36 3/4, 37 1/2 in.


Literature: The Magazine Antiques, August 1991, "The Shirley-Eustis House, Roxbury, Massachusetts," by John Bradford Hermanson, p. 215, pictures these andirons while they were on loan to that historic house.

Estimate $1,500-2,500

Keywords

Roxbury, John Bradford Hermanson, Massachusetts