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Pair of andirons

probably 1660–80
Not on view
It has been traditionally thought that these andirons come from Nonsuch Palace, Cheam, Surrey, and were part of a group made for King James I (1566–1625). It is more likely that they were made for a later owner of the palace, Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland (1640–1709), mistress of King Charles II (1630–1685). The arms are those of the Stuart monarchs.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of andirons
  • Maker: Stephen Pilcherd (British, free of the London Founders' Company 1625, died 1670) or
  • Maker: Anthony Hatch (British, free of the London Founders' company 1641, died 1684)
  • Date: probably 1660–80
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Brass, partly enameled, on a wrought-iron frame
  • Dimensions: Height (each): 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Brass
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.101.1611, .1612
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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