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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1037

Impressive Pair American Engraved Brass Andirons

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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

probably New York, late 18th century, of impressive scale, each with engraved brass urn finial over a tapered column and square plinths, set on spur arched legs with ball and claw feet, matching log stops, 30-1/2 x 13 x 24-1/2 in.

Provenance: each marked with early accession number HH.46.34.15

Condition

condition generally good, polish wear and residue with some color variation and surface distress, some spots of verdigris, wear, and abrasions to feet, restoration to back end of one billet bar, color variation and distress to planished iron rods (do not appear to have been reposted, but see detailed photos), scattered minor casting flaws