A Set of Three Gilded Age Fireplace Tools in Stand
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Description
A well-crafted set of three substantial fireplace tools comprising fork, shovel and tongs, in black iron with twisted shafts and handles of bronze cherubs on ram's heads, in a custom conforming stand, having twisted iron central spine with outer symmetrical spiralling wings, the supports surmounted by a bold bronze split-ball finial and featuring a shield and flying ribbon mid-shaft. A matching pair of andirons is also available.
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More Information
Origin: United States Period: 19th Century Condition: Good. Good antique condition Creation Date: 1889 Styles / Movements: Traditional Dealer Reference #: YEWTR00001527 Incollect Reference #: 698536 -
Dimensions
W. 14 in; H. 35 in; D. 11 in; W. 35.56 cm; H. 88.9 cm; D. 27.94 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.