A GEORGE III FINELY CAST BRASS FIREPLACE FENDER AND PAIR OF LATER BRASS ANDIRONS, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, of reticulated breakfront form centering a frieze of radiating shield form ovals above egg-and-dart base trim, surmounted by an acanthus wrapped balustrade, flanked by shallow relief panels, enclosing ribbon-tied berried laurel swags above egg-and-dart base trim, within tapering rectangular columnar pedestals crowned by foliate and acorn finials, raised on hairy paw feet, height: 6 3/4", width: 67", depth: 15"; together with a pair of George III style brass andirons with rectangular columnar stems surmounted by fluted egg-and-dart trimmed conforming capitals, supporting tapering reeded lidded urn finials centering guilloche banding, raised on tapering rectangular columnar legs with stepped feet, height: 20 1/4", width: 8 5/8", depth: 24 1/4". (3)

Good condition, balustrade needs tightening, expected light surface marks and small scratches, normal polishing residue throughout, heavy and nicely cast. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."