Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024
Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 133
Six Assorted Brass and Iron Fireplace Implements
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 |
probably American, 18th/19th century, comprising: pair of urn top andirons, 31 x 22 x 10 in.; D form fire fender, 7 x 45 x 10 in.; brass bed warmer, 39-1/2 x 11 in.; pair of shovel and tongs, 30 in.
Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, spotting and discoloration to brass, rust and corrosion to iron elements, scattered wear commensurate with age and use; andirons with several loose and unstable, one column log stop detached; bed warmer lid with several cracks and solder repairs
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