FIRE DOG
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Second Floor Library
About this object
A small pair of firedogs in brass are set on front of the grate and serve to hold the fire tools. They have a baluster stem with a ridged ball. They stand on two scrolled feet.
- Object name:
- FIRE DOG
- Made from:
- Steel -- brass -- iron
- Made in:
- England
- Date made:
- ca. 1800
- Size:
- 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 14.198.2
- Class:
- METAL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973