Fire Grate
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureEnglish
Date18th century
MediumIron | Brass | Steel
DimensionsOverall: 26 x 23 x 13 in. (66 x 58.4 x 33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Frank A. Vanderlip, Jr.
Object number91.7
Not on view
DescriptionThis fire grate is iron with brass decorations. The grate is formed of an iron fireback decorated with a relief of a child with what seems to be a muscial instrument (horn). The fire backet is iron and steel with a decorative brass front of cut work. There are four brass urn shaped finials--two above tapering square brass legs. The back legs are plain strap iron. The grate is in the neo-classical taste and reflects the work of the Adam brothers. The grate probably comes from the latter part of the 18th century.Label TextEnglish Fire Grate, late-18th century Iron, brass, and steel Gift of Frank A. Vanderlip, Jr. 91.7
