Andiron 1803 - 1828

This pair of andirons, crafted by James Davis between 1803 and 1828, are a testament to the elegance of early 19th-century American craftsmanship. The andirons, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are a fine example of cast ironwork. Their elaborate, curved legs, topped with decorative finials, speak to a refined aesthetic that was prevalent in the Federal period. The andirons, each standing 18 1/2 inches tall, would have been used to support logs in a fireplace, ensuring a safe and stylish method of heating.