Cast Iron Andirons, 1860-1869
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Artifact Overview
These tall cast iron andirons -- with their double "stack" of church spires -- are the very definition of the Gothic Revival decorative style. The asymmetrical C scrolls at the center bottom derive from stained glass windows. This mixture of design elements are lifted from a medieval cathedral -- although nothing like them ever existed in the Middle Ages.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Andiron
Date Made
1860-1869
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.969.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 23.375 in
Width: 11.0 in
Depth: 18.0 in
Inscriptions
3 SAVERY & CO. PHILADA / PATENTED APRIL 2, 1860 [stamped on reverse]
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