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Pair of Signed Brass Andirons

Creator: John Molineaux
Offered by: Carswell Rush Berlin Antiques

Description
PAIR OF CLASSICAL BRASS ANDIRONS
WITH VERY RARE MATCHING FIRE TOOLS
John Molineux
Boston 1806 - 1829

Brass shaft with lemon-shaped finials and splayed legs with spurs at the knee ending in slipper feet, conforming-shape brass log stop and iron billet bar. Each bearing the foundry mark MOLINEUX/CAMDEN. With matching brass and iron fire tools.

Tools Height: 38½”

First appearing in the Boston Directory in 1805 in a partnership, "Molineux and Cook" are listed as a hardware firm. From 1806 though 1809 Molineux appears alone but is still listed on Union Street in the hardware business. From 1810 until 1821 he is listed as "Founder" and from then until his death he is listed as "Brass Founder". From 1811 to 1815 Molineux also operated a shop in Camden, Maine. In 1818 he moved his business from Union Street to 8 Marshall Lane where he remained until his death. He is known to have made at least six basic styles, more than any other founder.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Signed MOLINEUX/ CAMDEN on the billet bar
Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass and Iron
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c.1815
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	Mt-190351
Incollect Reference #:	717631

Dimensions

H.	16.5 in;	D.	27 in;
H.	41.91 cm;	D.	68.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

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