FIRE IRON, ONE OF A PAIR
Creator(s): Unknown (Manufacturer)
On view in: First Floor Library
About this object
The holders are brackets for resting the tools against. Each is a lion standing on a circular base that supports a cross piece. The lion lifts its right front paw and its tail curls upwards. It stands on a scroll on top of the round base.
- Object name:
- FIRE IRON, ONE OF A PAIR
- Made from:
- Brass
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- ca. 1800
- Size:
- 26.9 cm (10 5/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 14.164.7
- Class:
- METAL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973