08-09-201408-09-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 9, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Wrought Iron Gooseneck Spit-holder Andirons

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$369$300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2744MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 09, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Wrought Iron Gooseneck Spit-holder Andirons, America, late 18th/early 19th century, the enlarged ball finials over gooseneck shafts each with four spit-hooks on the front, over spade-shaped decorative device with incised line embellishment, all atop arched legs, (imperfections),ht. 25 1/2, lg. 21 1/4, wd. 11 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Howard Roth Collection.
Estimate $300-500

Surface rust on legs, bars, and shaft; loss due to rust on both spade-shaped decorative devices.


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Keywords

spade-shaped decorative device, decorative devices