Antique American Bell Metal Andiron Set, Ca. 1800

America Ca 1800

I don’t get many andirons in bronze. This is a particularly nice group of right and left lemon top andirons with matching shovel and tongs. The log stops and tools have bee hive molded lemon tops.

Price

$850 / set

Condition

Very good + antique condition. Normal wear and dings. One of the top lemons has a flatish dent on the back side. The billet bars are in particularly good condition.

Measurements

Each andiron is 21" deep, 16 1/2" high, 11" wide The shovel and tongs are 31" long.

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