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Girandole, one of two

Girandole, one of two

Cat. no.: 14.14.2

Artist: Unknown

Date: 19th c.

The bases of the girandoles are shaped like antique temples and are in ormolu, the columns and domes being in crystal glass. Above this rises a fountain design and ending in a crystal glass pine...

Fireplace Set, Grate

Fireplace Set, Grate

Cat. no.: 14.164.1

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1770

The grate has a serpentine pierced brass rail in a scroll design in the front. It is supported by bracket feet with urn shaped finials. There is an iron grid above the brass rail which is topped...

Fireplace Set, Small Bucket

Fireplace Set, Small Bucket

Cat. no.: 14.164.10

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

A small bucket with tapering sides and a ribbed foot. The handle is round and attached to the sides. The sides slope out as they go upwards. The bottom edge is channeled.

Fireplace Set, Small Shovel

Fireplace Set, Small Shovel

Cat. no.: 14.164.11

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

The shovel is made from brass. The scoop is flat at one end and rounded at the other. The sides are turned up to make a deep recess. It is attached to a wooden handle which is painted black.

Fireplace Set, Small Tongs

Fireplace Set, Small Tongs

Cat. no.: 14.164.12

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

The small brass tongs are similar to scissors. They have closed circles for handles and the ongs have flat areas to grasp with.

Fireplace Set, Tongs

Fireplace Set, Tongs

Cat. no.: 14.164.2

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

The tongs have a handle that ends in acanthus leaves with inverted acanthus leaves farther down. The very end has a knop. The tongs are hinged in the center.

Fireplace Set, Brush

Fireplace Set, Brush

Cat. no.: 14.164.3

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

The brush has a handle that ends in acanthus leaves with inverted acanthus leaves farther down. The handle is plain and ends in black bristles.

Fireplace Set, Shovel

Fireplace Set, Shovel

Cat. no.: 14.164.4

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

The shovel has a handle that ends in acanthus leaves with inverted acanthus leaves farther down. The shovel is rectangular in shape and the edges turn upwards.

Fireplace Set, Poker

Fireplace Set, Poker

Cat. no.: 14.164.5

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1800

The poker has a handle that ends in acanthus leaves with inverted acanthus leaves farther down. It is long and thin in shape.

FIRE IRON, ONE OF A PAIR

FIRE IRON, ONE OF A PAIR

Cat. no.: 14.164.6

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: ca. 1800

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...

FIRE IRON, ONE OF A PAIR

FIRE IRON, ONE OF A PAIR

Cat. no.: 14.164.7

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: ca. 1800

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...

Fireplace Set, Fender

Fireplace Set, Fender

Cat. no.: 14.164.8

Artist: Unknown

Date: ca. 1770

The serpentine fender is made from brass in openwork. It gas a design of birds among a vine scroll and an urn in the center. The top edge forms a scalloped pattern.

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