Lot Essay
A brass candlestick of similar obelisk form and similarly decorated is illustrated and discussed by Christopher Bangs, The Lear Collection, Kings Hill Publications, London 1995. Ref. 87X, pp.116,117 & 287.
Details
A pair of German andirons, probably circa 1600
the square section tapering uprights incised with panels of strapwork and foliate ornament, on arched bases, cast with lion masks and further conforming ornament, the andirons surmounted by oviform urn-shaped finials (probably later associated, with restorations), the wrought iron billet bars (later cut down) -- 24in. (62.2cm.) high (2)
the square section tapering uprights incised with panels of strapwork and foliate ornament, on arched bases, cast with lion masks and further conforming ornament, the andirons surmounted by oviform urn-shaped finials (probably later associated, with restorations), the wrought iron billet bars (later cut down) -- 24in. (62.2cm.) high (2)