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Pair of andirons

(American, 1839–1912)
about 1875
Object PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Medium/TechniqueIron, brass, copper
DimensionsOverall: 22.9 x 19.1 x 35.6 cm (9 x 7 1/2 x 14 in.)
Credit LineGift of Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore
Accession number2020.387.1-2
On View
On view
ClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
InscriptionsFaint inscription in iron, back of top flower form on one
Provenance1993, sold as part of the estate of Anne V. Biddle (b. 1921 - d. 1993) to Robert Edwards (dealer), Swarthmore, PA; date unknown, sold by Edwards to Deedee and Barrie A. Wigmore, New York [see note]; 2020, gift of the Wigmores to the MFA (Accession date: December 16, 2020)

NOTE: First lent by Deedee and Barrie Wigmore to the MFA in 2010.
Pedestal
Frank Furness
about 1875
Pedestal
Frank Furness
about 1875
Restricted: For reference only
Ellis H. Archer
1849–57
Restricted: For reference only
Robert Cornelius and Isaac F. Baker
1851–70
Restricted: For reference only
Robert Cornelius and Isaac F. Baker
1851–70
Kettle-on-Stand
Christopher Dresser
about 1885
Detail: Virgin & Child, view 2
second half of 15th century (?)