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Pair Huge Antique French Forged Iron Basket Top Cressset Andirons H 55" 50 lb ea
$ 1053.35
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Offered for sale is an antique pair of hand forged andirons from France in the 1700's! This rare pair is huge-measuring H 55" x W 20" x D 33". The bowls or cressets at top measure 12" across and 11" deep. They weigh 50 lbs each or 100 lbs for pair. The third picture shows how this was used in the fireplace to roast pigs, meat, anything . Study the pics to appreciate all the features. Each upright has hooks for 8 levels of cooking. The bowls held the juices for basting, etc. Muc internet research did not reveal anything near this size--half size was priced at 00. We recommend blanket wrap shippers for these rariites. Message for a shipping quote.With 16,000 sq ft, the Antique Attic is the largest privately owned antique shop in Alabama. Visit us at 5037 Fortner Street in Dothan, Alabama or virtually at AntiqueAtticDothan dot com. Since 1969, we have been in the same location, buying and selling antiques. We are a third generation antique business waiting to share our knowledge and treasures with you!