Bidspirit auction | Pair of Chippendale Cast Brass

Pair of Chippendale Cast Brass and Wrought-Iron Diamond and Flame Andirons - Pair of Chippendale Cast Brass and Wrought-Iron Diamond and Flame Andirons Probably New York or Philadelphia, last quarter 18th C. Together with a similarly decorated pair of Georgian steel and brass tongs and a shovel. 4 pieces total. Similar andirons can be found in collections such as Winterthur Museum. See Donald L. Fennimore ”Metalwork in Early America: Copper and its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection” p. 134 and 138. Others are illustrated in Helen Schiffer ”The Brass Book, ” 1978, p. 59, a and b. Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Andirons 25 x 13 x 21 in. (63.5 x 33 x 53.3 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.