Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc

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Fireplace Equipment

American Flametop Knife Blade Andirons of the 1740s

American Flametop Knife Blade Andirons of the 1740s

American Flametop knife blade andirons of the 1740s. Perhaps one of the rarest types of andirons that you might display in your fireplace. This is the most desirable flame finial above a diamond shaped plinth mounted above a wrought shaft above so-called penny feet....

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Cast Iron Fire Back

Cast Iron Fire Back

Seldom found, a late 18th or early 19th century cast iron fire back. In your fireplace this would have served as decoration as well as protecting brickwork and reflecting the heat of the fire. This example has a molded rim containing scrolling tendrils and centering a...

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American wire and brass fire fender Federal period

American wire and brass fire fender Federal period

American wire and brass fire fender Federal period, circa 1800+. This well designed fender stands in shapely serpentine form. The frame is shaped in hand wrought iron with applied wire work decorated with wire scrolls across the façade. Brass covers the upper rail....

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Andirons are attributed to Whittingham of New York

Andirons are attributed to Whittingham of New York

From a local collection, some wonderful fireplace equipment for your Thanksgiving party fireplace. These superb andirons are attributed to Whittingham of New York. Circa 1800 to 1810. They are done of seamed and cast brass. Cabriole legs are fitted with iron rear log...

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Philadelphia type brass andirons, circa 1820-1830s

Philadelphia type brass andirons, circa 1820-1830s

Very large and impressive Philadelphia type brass andirons, circa 1820-1830s. This is a massive and finely turned type above scrolling feet. These are very heavy. They have had the rear extension of the iron leg removed to accommodate glass fireplace doors. The brass...

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Philadelphia Empire Brass Andirons

Philadelphia Empire Brass Andirons

Philadelphia Empire brass andirons, circa 1830s of important size. This pair of period andirons is of seamed brass construction with hand wrought rear legs. Below, the scrolled legs terminate in ball foot pairs. Unusual is the central drop turning below the standard...

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