Andiron

Andiron

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Description
Gooseneck andiron with polyhedron finial and faceted rectangular shaft flared at shoulders on square, arched legs with tab feet. "(R. R.?) WILDER" is stamped incuse in serif letters sideways on both facets near top. Upright is tenoned through the legs. Billet bar tenoned through plinth of upright. One of a pair, 1982.0090.92A-B.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
andiron
Object Type
andirons
date made
1780 - 1830
place made
United States
Physical Description
iron, wrought (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 1/8 in x 9 in x 14 in; 33.3375 cm x 22.86 cm x 35.56 cm
ID Number
1982.0090.92B
accession number
1982.0090
catalog number
1982.0090.92B
Credit Line
Estate of John Paul Remensnyder
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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