Research: Luce Center for American Art

Fender for Fireplace
Accession #41.980.15
Maker Unknown
Retailer Herter Brothers
TitleFender for Fireplace
Dateca. 1881
MediumBrass
Dimensions15 x 35 1/8 x 17 1/2 in. (38.1 x 89.2 x 44.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane
LocationAmerican Identities: Everyday Life / A Nation Divided
DescriptionFender for fireplace, brass; scroll design inset in long front panel, two short side panels, front corners have ball finials with gadroon decoration on lower portion supported by rope twist standard resting on a mushroom foot. Small ball finials on back part of side panels. Condition: Good