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Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A pair of rare and ancient weathered sand-cast iron figural andirons with finials in the shape of almond eyed faces with tight widows'-peak headcoverings coming to a point in the middle of the forehead, in the fashion of Anne of Brittany, queen to Charles VIII, on square section tapering shafts with rune marks, over figures of winged lions, a medieval totem, on gothic arched trefoil bases, with L-shaped supporting back legs. Retaining original surface from centuries of use. Substantial and very heavy.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1490
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Medieval
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001720
Incollect Reference #:	737849

Dimensions

W.	9.5 in;	H.	20.75 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	24.13 cm;	H.	52.71 cm;	D.	53.34 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.