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Highly unusual and unique pair of late 19th-century Neo-Grecian andirons and fender. Beautifully conceived and executed, and highly detailed. Parcel-gilt …
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Highly unusual and unique pair of late 19th-century Neo-Grecian andirons and fender. Beautifully conceived and executed, and highly detailed. Parcel-gilt and patinated bronze. Each standard is conceived as a snake-entwined oil lamp (“lamp of wisdom”) on a columnar stand, on splayed feet over a pedestal base, with the connecting bar centered by a later addition of a rock crystal quartz orb. Both the snake and oil lamp were highly symbolic, and commonly represented, in the late 1800s Spiritualism and Occult movements.
Measurements: 21-3/8” x 15” x 6-3/4” (depth); fender 7-3/4” (height) x 17”.
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- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 7ʺD × 22ʺH
- Styles
- Neoclassical Revival
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Bronze has been depatinated; rock crystal ball not original - but may have been a commissioned addition; lacking screws in … moreBronze has been depatinated; rock crystal ball not original - but may have been a commissioned addition; lacking screws in places. Has some tarnish / patina. less
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