Lot 315

Pair of Boston Classical Brass Andirons

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
stamped signature "Hunneman 493 Boston", probably for William C. Hunneman (1769-1856), each with ball finials and stepped billet bars, 13-1/2 x 9 x 25-1/2 in.; together with period brass and iron fire tongs and shovel; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

wear and polish residue throughout, minor separations at seams, corrosion and fire damage to iron bars, other distress from use
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