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FIREPLACE FENDER

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Second Floor Library


About this object

The fender is made from steel with openwork with stylized flowers between larger stylized acanthus leaves. The front is serpentine and curves back towards two plain side pieces. The top edge is pointed.

Object name:
FIREPLACE FENDER
Made from:
Steel -- brass -- iron
Made in:
England
Date made:
ca. 1770
Size:
107.6 cm (42 3/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.198.4
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973