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A Rare Pair of 16th Century Iberian Andirons

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Rare pair of 16th century wrought and etched iron andirons, probably Portuguese, having spiked finials over scallop and crescent-moon shaped spit supports with Moorish inspired geometric etching, standing on chevron etched scrolled feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Forged
  • Place of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1550
  • Condition:
    Overall good condition for their age, with losses to scrolls under legs and wear as expected.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000017191stDibs: LU798340563722

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