$2,070
Five Brass and Iron Fireplace Items, America, 18th century, a pair of brass acorn-top andirons, executed by John Bailey, New York, with ring-turned faceted shaft on cabriole spurred legs and ball feet, impressed "BAILEY" on lower shaft; two conforming tools, a pair of tongs and a shovel with brass acorn-top handles; and a D-shaped fire fender with brass trim on wire lattice screen; (wear), andiron ht. 16 1/2, wd. 19 1/2, dp. 18; tool lg. 28 1/4, 30 1/2; fender ht. 6 1/4, lg. 36 1/4, dp. 8 3/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-06-10