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Carswell Rush Berlin Antiques
P.O. Box 210, Planitarium Station
New York City, NY 10024 , United States
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Pair of Signed Brass Andirons
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Description
PAIR OF CLASSICAL BRASS ANDIRONS
WITH VERY RARE MATCHING FIRE TOOLS
John Molineux
Boston 1806 - 1829
Brass shaft with lemon-shaped finials and splayed legs with spurs at the knee ending in slipper feet, conforming-shape brass log stop and iron billet bar. Each bearing the foundry mark MOLINEUX/CAMDEN. With matching brass and iron fire tools.
Tools Height: 38½”
First appearing in the Boston Directory in 1805 in a partnership, "Molineux and Cook" are listed as a hardware firm. From 1806 though 1809 Molineux appears alone but is still listed on Union Street in the hardware business. From 1810 until 1821 he is listed as "Founder" and from then until his death he is listed as "Brass Founder". From 1811 to 1815 Molineux also operated a shop in Camden, Maine. In 1818 he moved his business from Union Street to 8 Marshall Lane where he remained until his death. He is known to have made at least six basic styles, more than any other founder. -
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Documentation: Signed Notes: Signed MOLINEUX/ CAMDEN on the billet bar Origin: United States, Massachusetts Period: 19th Century Materials: Brass and Iron Condition: Good. Creation Date: c.1815 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Federal, Neoclassical Dealer Reference #: Mt-190351 Incollect Reference #: 717631 -
Dimensions
H. 16.5 in; D. 27 in; H. 41.91 cm; D. 68.58 cm;
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