Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 143
Pair of George III Engraved Andirons with Tools and Fender
Estimate: $100 - $300
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 |
British, late 18th/early 19th century, comprising: pair urn top andirons with floral engraving, 22-1/4 x 26-1/4 x 9-5/8 in.; Georgian style tools: shovel, broom, poker, and tongs, largest 31-1/4 in.; together with large demilune openwork fire fender with griffin decoration, 6-1/2 x 60 x 17 in.; two pairs of jamb hooks
Provenance: Gift of Bernice Chrysler Garbisch; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, spotting and discoloration to brass, some rust and corrosion, minor warping to tools; billet bars altered; broom lacking bristles and with possible repair
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Gift of Bernice Chrysler Garbisch; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
