Fireset

Object Name:

Fireset

Object ID:

1979.055.02.1-.4

Description:

Brass fireplace set, five pieces. Pair of brass andirons (.1), pierced fender (.2), brass and steel tongs (.3), and brass and steel shovel (.4). Also pair of brass hooks (.5-6), cataloged separately.

1. Pair of brass and iron andirons. Each 16" high x 11.5" wide x 18" deep. Large ball finials, 3.5" diam. Small ball finials, 2" diam. Cabriole legs.
2. Fender with pierced black sheet iron face, applied cast brass decoration, and three cast brass feet. 8.8" high x 45" wide x 13" deep.
3. Tongs with brass handle and steel arms. 32" long x 2.6" wide. Handle 8.5" long. Ball finial, 1.65" diam.
4. Shovel with brass handle, steel shaft, and sheet iron scoop. 31.5" long x 6.5" wide. Handle 5.7" long. Ball finial, 1.65" diam.

Material:

Metal
Brass

Provenance:

Note in accession folder, presumably from donor, reads: "Andirons, __ & tongs __ also 2 brass hooks to hold __ . Belonged to Col. Wm. Austin __ of Concord - N.H. Where in __ had room of room Gen. Lafayette used for his visit to this country in __ . He was entertained in Col. Kent's home over night."

Credit Line:

Bequest of Louise Thomas Blanding

People:

Kent, William A. (1765-1840), Lafayette, Marquis de (1757-1834), Blanding, Louise T. (1891-1981)

Subjects:

Fireplaces, Andirons