04-09-201104-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2542BBoston
April 9, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Chenets and Fireplace Tools

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Chenets and Fireplace Tools, each chenet with pinecone and flaming urn finials over a pediment with openwork balusters terminated by flowerheads and decorated with garland swags, on capital-form front legs, ht. 10 1/2, wd. 12 1/2 in.; group of tools with finials of scrolling foliage, comprising a poker, tongs, and shovel with stand, stand ht. 27 1/2 in.

Provenance: From a Martha's Vineyard, Edgartown, MA Historical Home
Estimate $300-500

Chenets with spots of verdigris patina, one with missing side garland.

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Edgartown