A pair of Federal brass and wrought-iron lemon-top fireplace andirons, New York circa 1810

Together with a brass and wrought-iron tongs and shovel, New York, circa 1810; a pierced brass fireplace fender and small brass trivet, 18th/19th century; another pair of brass and wrought-iron fireplace andirons, American, circa 1820, with a matching wrought-iron and brass fireplace shovel and tongs; and a pierced brass serpentine fireplace fender, early 19th century, with a brass and wrought-iron fireplace shovel and tongs, 19th century.  15 pieces.

Overall fine condition, brass tarnished.
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