Fender

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fender

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.356

Description

Cast iron, crescent shaped fireguard with a steel shaft running through three iron finials. The finials are screwed on and are divided into three parts: oblong base, cubic body (through which the steel shaft moves) and a mushroom-shaped head. On either end of the steel shaft are finial-like projections. The fender rested on three two-dimensional feet that are homologous with the base.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

T. Bent & Son

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Underneath base it reads "T Bent & Snn NY N015".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4 in

Width

32-1/2 in

Depth

16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 x 32 1/2 x 16 in. (10.2 x 82.6 x 40.6 cm)

Material

Steel, Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Steel is rusting a bit. Iron shows signs of corrosion. There are two curious @ 1" notches in the inner edge of the base at approximately the same location on either side.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

T. Bent & Son

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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