One pair of Chippendale brass and iron andirons. Contains large reeded ball at top, three graduated small balls center and large ball at base. Snake turned base with two small balls each side of snake turning. Rear of base small turned ball with double column base.
Oval-shaped black cast iron stove with hinged doors on opposing long sides with latch at back and front that opens to the oven compartment (upper portion of stove); small hinged door with latch at left side (with smaller latched vent at bottom) to reach fuel compartment (bottom area).
Made by Margaretta Furnace, Henry Slaymaker, owner.
Provenance
Margaretta Furnace
to York Sheriff's Office
to James Buchanan (purchased at 1842 Sheriff's Auction)
Black cast-iron firebacks. Two sides curved out. Six repeated panels of foliate-like design. Two shorter front side panels also have small wreath molded above.
