Boston Terrier Andirons

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Posted by MasterSplyntr

11 years ago

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I purchased these andirons a couple weeks ago at a garage sale. I was told they are from the 30's-40's. They are cast iron and probably weigh 40-50 Lbs. They have glass eyes but I don't think they are original, they look like marbles. I rinsed them with soap and water, they were pretty caked on withy soot. It appears that a screw and a couple nuts might not be original either. I could not find any markings but there is still a fair amount of built up wear on them.

Thank you for your input.

Category Other

Medium Cast Iron

Distinguishing marks Can't find any

Condition Fair

Size and dimensions of this item 16 1/2" Heigh, 6 1/2" Wide and 16" deep (including the stands)

Date Period I was told 1930's - 1940's but who knows

Weight About 40-50 lbs

History Not much. I saw similar ones that were cats on an episode of American Pickers.

Price Paid (If known) $15.00 Canadian

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