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antique fireplace andirons

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16 years ago
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Description The soldiers are black with black uniforms, gold buttons on coat and boots, gold leaflet on hat and silver sword held across the chest.
Category Black Memorabilia
Medium iron
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 22" TALL
Date Period don't know
Weight VERY HEAVY..
History supposedly came from an old southern plantation in St. Augustine, Florida in the 1800's.
Price Paid (If known) n/a
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mindbogglz 📚 Apprentice 16 years ago

Actually, they are a pair of Hessian Soldier Andirons & could date from the late 1700, but you need a hands on evaluation. Nice, reproductions are being made. $175 minimum, with the paint burned off but could be more.

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