10-27-201310-27-2013
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October 27, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Federal Double Lemon-top Andirons, Two Tools, and a Pair of Jamb Hooks

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2680BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 27, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Federal Double Lemon-top Andirons, Two Tools, and a Pair of Jamb Hooks, probably New York, c. 1800, brass belted double lemon-tops above a hexagonal column on round plinth with spurred legs and ball feet, with a shovel and tongs with similar double lemon features, and a pair of brass jamb hooks with baluster finials, (imperfections),andiron ht. 20 1/2, wd. 8 3/4, dp. 19; tool lg. 30, jamb hook ht. 4, wd. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

One andiron with dent at medial belt, scattered small corrosion spots on both andirons.


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