18th century American firedogs
A pair of brass and iron andirons or firedogs, circa 1800, North American, in the 'Federal' style
Probably Philadelphia
Each topped by a slightly ribbed acorn knop on a tapering and facetted cylindrical shaft, raised on a pair of outswept supports with angular 'knees' and terminating in flattened and circular 'penny' feet, raised to the rear on an 'L'-shaped iron support, 49cm high, (2)
Sold for £500 inc. premium

Category: Furniture


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