Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: American & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Nov 19, 2016 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 20, 2016 09:00AM EST
Lot 529

Fine Pair Engraved Brass Federal

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Andirons probably British for the Charleston, South Carolina market, circa 1800, each with star and swag engraved urn finial over leaf and flower engraved tapered square column and trestle base, the iron billet bars set with log stops, 18-3/4 in.. Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

scattered casting flaws, one with small holes and area of infill to back of support, the other with small hole at top of column capital, posts set with brass nuts rather than peened over (appears to be as made but not removed)