Fender

Furniture

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fender

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.355

Description

Brass casted fireplace fender decorated with an alternating pattern of crescent shaped piercings and oblong shaped protrusions. The piercings are arranged in two horizontal registers. The upper are 'C'-shaped. The lower are inverted 'C'-shaped forming a graceful 'S' curve together. The oblong shapes are plain and fastened to the fender by screws. There are three brass casted paws that act as feet for the fender, also attached by screws. There are two plain cylindrical legs at the back end of the fender. The lower rim is also fastened by screws.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Sticker on front "1205" - family catalog # for appraisal.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

8 in

Width

50-1/2 in

Depth

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 x 50 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (20.3 x 128.3 x 24.1 cm)

Material

brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Somewhat tarnished and has some paint drippings. Seems to have been re-finished (brass facing appears brushed on).

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom