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UNUSUAL PAIR OF LIGHTHOUSE-FORM BRASS LOG STOP ANDIRONS
By Rostand Manufacturing Company of Milford, Connecticut | made circa early 20th century | marked on log hogs "ROSTAND" and with embossed signature cast into the back of each lighthouse as well as being cast ROSTAND into the upper part of the lighthouse interior
Item # 311PFP30Q
This very fun pair of unusual andirons were manufactured by Rostand Manufacturing Company in Milford, Connecticut the early 20th century, each being made in a lighthouse form with a pierced housing on top to allow light of the fire come through the form. They remain in very fine condition with original log hogs behind each, this refinished in-house for a clean presentation. For a similar example, see Christies, New York, June 18th of 2001, "American Furniture and Decorative Arts, Sale 8541", lot 18 [achieved $ 7050 USD]
Measurements: 18 7/8" H x 7" W x 20 1/2" D
Condition Report:
Brass finial on one lighthouse refabricated to match; log stops refinished for a clean presentation; a very fine ready-to-place pair.