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Black Sailor andirons

Description These were picked up at a local neighborhood yard sale. Thinking they were interesting and maybe make nice lawn decorations, I bought them. After bringing them home I have begun to wonder about what, when, and where these came from and were made, etc.
Category Metalware
Medium iron
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 19 1/2 inches
Date Period 1875
Weight 30 plus lbs.
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 15 years ago

Figural andirons can be highly valuable if original, but have been reproduced since the 1980's. You'd need an appraiser who specializes in this kind of thing to physically examine them to determine what yours are.

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