Andiron

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Andiron

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.93 a-b

Description

Pair of goose neck andirons: large and heavy, faceted finials atop goose necks, arched legs, with toed-out feet.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

a only

Height

22-1/2 in

Width

13-3/4 in

Depth

18-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (57.2 x 34.9 x 47.6 cm)

Dimension Description

b only

Height

21 in

Width

14-1/4 in

Depth

18 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 21 x 14 1/4 x 18 in. (53.3 x 36.2 x 45.7 cm)

Material

Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: a- Overall pitting in surface; large area of delamination on bend near back foot. b-Overall pitting in surface; support bar has area of delaminating on top and side toward rounded back foot; deep gouge in front center possibly from replacing bar?

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Adolph Philipse's Bedchamber/NE