A BRASS AND WIRE FIRE FENDER , AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 1096

Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints and Folk Art

New York

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29 May 2002

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Lot 167

A BRASS AND WIRE FIRE FENDER

AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 717

Estimate

USD 800 - USD 1,200

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A BRASS AND WIRE FIRE FENDER
American, 19th century
The D-shaped brass railing above a conforming wire screen with scrolling embellishments
12in. high, 35in. wide
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