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Andiron
Richard Whittingham Jr.
1807-1855
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Richard Whittingham Jr. (Brass Founder)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1959.0614
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0614
Object Name
Andiron
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Richard Whittingham Jr. (Brass Founder)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1807-1855
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Shaft, at lower back
Inscription: "R.WITTINGHAM/ N.YORK", stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
Techniques
- Cast
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
24.882 (H) x 11.496 (W) x 21.614 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
63.2 (H) x 29.2 (W) x 54.9 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Kernodle, G. H. & Pitkin, T. M. 04//1957 The Wittinghams: Brass Founders of New York. Antiques. 71 (4): 350-353.
Book: Fennimore, Donald L. 1996 Metalwork in Early America: Copper and Its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection.
• Published: cat. no. 62, p. 142.Book: Kauffman, Henry J. 1972 The American Fireplace: Chimneys, Fireplaces and Accessories.
• Published: opposite p.64 (illustrated)