20th Century Design

Description:

Pair of Donald Deskey (1894-1989) Designed Bennett Andirons and Tool Set
Brass, cast iron
United States, mid-20th century
Rectangles of "wood grained" iron contrast with double scrolls sheathed in lacquered brass, cast iron dogs, matching poker, shovel, and brush with stand, dogs with cast flame and Bennett mark and Des at pendg, tool stand marked Des at pendg, andirons ht. 11 3/4, dp. 20 3/4, tools and stand ht. 30 in.
Estimate $800-1,100

Good condition.


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