Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Fri, Mar 13, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Sat, Mar 14, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 103
Pair American Federal Brass and Iron
Estimate: $300 - $500
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
attributed to Philadelphia, probably William Tuston, active circa 1802-1812, each with faceted lemon top over column support with engraved initials at front "WT(?)", deeply spurred legs, iron billet bars, 18 in., good condition overall, old surface with scattered wear, dents and minor fire damage consistent with age and use. Notes: A closely related pair signed by Tuston is illustrated in Fennimore, [Metalwork in Early America,] page 137.
good condition overall, old surface with scattered wear, dents and minor fire damage consistent with age and use
