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Lot 3401
Pair of Federal Brass Andirons and Fireplace Tongs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1790, each piece featuring brass urn form finials, the andiron fronts with finials over a column and pedestal base over cabriole legs with paw on ball feet, and wrought iron log rests; the tongs in caliper form with wrought iron swelled shafts.

The andirons each 31 x 12 1/2 x 34 in. The tongs 35 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Acquired Bill Beck Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Good estate condition, minor spotting and patina cohesive with age and use.