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Mount Aetna Furnace

Pair of Andirons

1789

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Mount Aetna Furnace

Pair of Andirons

1789

Physical Qualities Iron, Andiron A: 22 3/8 x 25 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (56.8 x 65.4 x 38.7 cm) Andiron B: 22 1/4 x 25 1/8 x 15 in. (56.5 x 63.8 x 38.1 cm)
Credit Line Purchase with exchange funds from Bequest of John M. Glenn
Object Number 1966.50
fluted tapered shank surmounted by pyramidal cluster of 3 heads

Markings: Marked on obverse of andirons legs "MOUNT [AETNA?]"

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Mount Aetna Furnace

1775–1817

c. 1776-c. 1818
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