Andiron

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Andiron

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.795

Description

Andiron, one of a pair, with ball finial with four chased and repousse faces: shaft, beneath finial bears ball, chased with two cartouches linked by chains, separated by spool-shaped member from second larger ball similarly decorated; second ball separated by spool from mushroom-shaped section, mounted on base; base, of pyramidal scrolled Baroque shape, bears repousse long-haired head, with dolphin at each lower corner; wrought iron rectangular log supports with brass projection at top front terminating in curled feet beneath brass base.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1880-1889

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

PCR 6144

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

22-3/4 in

Width

10-3/4 in

Depth

20 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 22 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 20 in. (57.8 x 27.3 x 50.8 cm)

Material

Iron Wrought, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: .795 needs tightening. Brass area separated from iron base.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.794 - Andiron - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

These andirons are 19th century reproductions based on a 17th century andiron style. Although they are not authentic, they are appropriate for display at Philipsburg Manor, where some reproduction objects are in use. [Jessa J. Krick, 12/9/2009]

Note Type

General Note

Note

1 of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Foreroom