Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
William Webb, a master brass maker, made these andirons around 1830. Webb had a foundry in Warren where he made brass objects such as andirons, fire tools, whale oil lamps and candlesticks.
About This Item
- Title: Andirons, ca. 1830
- Creator: William Webb
- Creation Date: circa 1830
- Subject Date: circa 1830
- Location: Warren, Knox County, ME
- Media: Brass
- Local Code: Private
- Collection: Private collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Webb, William, 1773-1868--Associated objects
- Furnishings
- Fireplaces
- Andirons
- Brass industry--Maine--Warren
- Brasswork--Maine
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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