Highly unusual and unique pair of late 19th-century Neo-Grecian andirons and fender. Beautifully conceived and executed, and highly detailed. Parcel-gilt and patinated bronze. Each standard is conceived as a snake-entwined oil lamp ("lamp of wisdom") on a columnar stand, on splayed feet over a pedestal base, with the connecting bar centered by a later addition of a rock crystal quartz orb. Both the snake and oil lamp were highly symbolic, and commonly represented, in the late 1800s Spiritualism and Occult movements.

Measurements: 21-3/8" x 15" x 6-3/4" (depth); fender 7-3/4" (height) x 17".


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Bronze has been depatinated; rock crystal ball not original - but may have been a commissioned addition; lacking screws in places. Has some tarnish / patina.

Materials & Techniques:
Bronze

Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Bronze has been depatinated; rock crystal ball not original - but may have been a commissioned addition; lacking screws in places. Has some tarnish / patina.