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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
2011.016.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
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.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Harriet Lane Johnston
Sold To - Albert & Frank Boutall
To - Harriet Boutall Carew
To - Helen Carew Hickman
To - Rolf Hickman
To - LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1830
Year Range To
1835
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Andiron
Material
Brass, Iron
Height (cm)
53.34
Height (ft)
1.75
Height (in)
21
Length (cm)
58.42
Length (ft)
1.9166666667
Length (in)
23
Width (cm)
30.48
Width (ft)
1
Width (in)
12
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-02-21
Object ID
2011.016.001
Accession Number
2011.016
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.072.001 - 002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
American Empire brass andirons date to c. 1847-1850. The brass uprights feature small elongated ball-shaped finials with ring-turnings. The top finials surmount larger elongated ball-shaped finials with ring-turnings that surmount octagonal-shaped columns supported by raised scroll bases on ball feet and a wrought iron back for holding logs.
Year Range From
1847
Year Range To
1850
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Hearth
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Andiron
Material
Brass, Iron
Height (in)
19.25
Length (in)
21
Width (in)
9.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2023-02-07
Object ID
W.1935.072.001 - 002
Accession Number
W.1935.072
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.32.22.2
Date Range
unknown
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Brass fronts with iron bar back support. Ring-turned shape front that ends in two curved legs with ball feet.
Provenance
Willson Estate Sale- Foundation
Date Range
unknown
Last Owner
Willson family
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Andiron
Material
Iron, Brass
Height (in)
14.125
Length (in)
13.937
Width (in)
7.875
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2003-12-19
Object ID
W.32.22.2
Accession Number
W.32.22
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1949.004.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
This pair of American Empire brass andirons feature large turned finials with a mushroom cap. The finials surmount small canisters with turnings at the top and base. The uprights are supported by raised scroll bases on ball feet and a wrought iron back for holding logs.
Year Range From
1835
Year Range To
1840
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Hearth
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Andiron
Material
Brass, Iron
Height (in)
18.125
Width (in)
10.25
Depth (in)
18.375
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-01
Object ID
W.1949.004.001
Notes
Donated by Miss Herr from her sister's estate sale (Mrs. John Malone)
Credit
Estate of Mrs. John A. Malone
Accession Number
W.1949.004
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1949.004.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
This pair of American Empire brass andirons feature large turned finials with a mushroom cap. The finials surmount small canisters with turnings at the top and base. The uprights are supported by raised scroll bases on ball feet and a wrought iron back for holding logs.
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Cabinet
Fireplace Hearth
Subcategory
Temperature Control Device
Object Name
Andiron
Material
Brass, Iron
Height (in)
18.125
Width (in)
10.25
Depth (in)
18.375
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-01
Object ID
W.1949.004.002
Notes
Donated by Miss Herr from her sister's estate sale (Mrs. John Malone)
Credit
Estate of Mrs. John A. Malone
Accession Number
W.1949.004
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