Fireset stand

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireset stand

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.91

Description

Fireset stand with square cast iron base, two steel shafts in one corner topped by brass finials connected by curvilinear piece: cast iron base has concentric square ridges on the outside which form a straight square indentation on the inside to keep the tools from sliding out; turnings on finials include (from top to bottom) round knob, reel flaring into ring which tapers into cup-like element, reel widening to ring; baluster, ring, base; brass connector passes between finials and shafts, makes a C-curve with outward flaring at the ends; middle of back has small hook. Part of set including MP.87.91-.94.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1933 Date made: r. 1900 - 1933

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

MP.113

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

32-1/8 in

Width

10-1/4 in

Depth

10-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 32 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (81.6 x 26 x 26 cm)

Material

Steel, Cast iron, brass

Condition

Notes

Overall Analysis: See treatment report in object file. Remarks: Details of condition: Right "arm" of C-curve bent slightly downwards. Conserved 1988.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.94 - Fireplace tongs - Part of set MP.87.92 - Fireplace shovel - Part of set MP.87.93 - Poker - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Dining Room