Andiron
- Title:
- Steepletop over Ball Andirons
- Object Name:
- Andiron
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Date:
- 1780-1800
- Material:
- Brass and iron
- Dimensions:
- H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches
Log stop H: 4.75 - Description:
- Pair of andirons, brass steepletop over ball finial. Cabriole front legs with a spur at the bend and snake feet. The billet bar is iron with a brass finial log stop before a step down with two support stubs underneath. The bar is bent at a right angle in the back to form a simple foot.
- Provenance:
- Unknown Provenance. Found in Collection
An andiron is a horizon iron bar in which wooden logs are laid for burning an open fireplace. They hold up the firewood in order to allow a draft of air to pass around it, allowing proper burning and minimizing smoke. - Place of Origin:
- United States
- Collection Name:
- Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire
- Item Number:
- 1988.040.1.2
- Accession Number:
- 1988.040.1.2
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
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- Credit Line:
- American Independence Museum
- Participating Organization:
- American Independence Museum
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