Andiron
Andiron
- Description
- Backward loop- or ring-top andiron with a tapered rectangular shaft split at bottom into square, arched legs with tab feet. Billet bar tenoned through square base of upright. No marks. One of a pair, DL*63.0958A-B.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- andiron
- Date made
- 1740-1780
- place made
- United States: New England
- Physical Description
- iron, wrought (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 15 5/8 in x 9 7/8 in x 11 7/8 in; 39.7129 cm x 25.0825 cm x 30.1625 cm
- ID Number
- DL.63.0958B
- catalog number
- 63.0958B
- accession number
- 247177
- catalog number
- 63.0958
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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