Lot Essay
For similar examples see Henry J. Kaufman, American Copper & Brass (New York, 1968), p. 162, and one sold in these Rooms, October 24, 1992, lot 107.
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A PAIR OF BRASS ANDIRONS AND FIRETOOLS
JAMES MOLINEUX, BOSTON, 1800-1810
Each cast in several parts: the bell finial above a faceted sphere with molded band over a ring-turned base above a hexagonal plinth with a circular molded base, on spurred cabriole legs with shod slipper feet with curved billet bars and faceted-turned stops on ring-turned legs, stamped J. MOLINEUX/BOSTON; together with matching set of firetools with faceted sphere finials, comprising, shovel and tongs--the andirons, 18¾in. high, the firetools, 32½in. high (4)
JAMES MOLINEUX, BOSTON, 1800-1810
Each cast in several parts: the bell finial above a faceted sphere with molded band over a ring-turned base above a hexagonal plinth with a circular molded base, on spurred cabriole legs with shod slipper feet with curved billet bars and faceted-turned stops on ring-turned legs, stamped J. MOLINEUX/BOSTON; together with matching set of firetools with faceted sphere finials, comprising, shovel and tongs--the andirons, 18¾in. high, the firetools, 32½in. high (4)