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Property from the Brooklyn Museum | March 20, 2024

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 42

Two Pairs of Knife Blade Brass and Iron Andirons

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$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

late 18th/19th century, comprising: one pair with swirl and polyhedral tops, 22-1/2 x 17-3/4 x 11-1/2 in.; one pair with urn tops, 22-1/8 x 16-3/4 x 9-1/4 in.

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, areas of rust and corrosion, spotting and discoloration to brass, some scratches; one pair with soldering at top (possibly lacking element at finial)

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Property from the Brooklyn Museum