Iron andirons with a cube and flame finial. Relatively rare. Information on the back of the photograph: "Fireplace - 2nd floor front, c. 1715, Letitia Street House. This is the only original mantel remaining in this house." Courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Do not reproduce without written permission. The following words must accompany any reproduction of this photograph. "PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART."
An excellent example of an overmantel looking glass of the Federal era. The entire setting is a beautiful example of the era. Andirons with urn finials and a mantelpiece by MacIntire of Salem, Massachusetts. Courtesy Art Institute of Chicago.
