Grate
Unknown
ca. 1760 · Brass, iron · The American Wing
The claw-and-ball feet, fluted columns, and urn-and-flame finials on this coal grate exhibit close similarities to Chippendale-style furniture. Indeed, Thomas Chippendale illustrated designs for coal grates in his Gentleman and Cabinetmaker’s Director, noting: "I would recommend the ornamental Parts to be of wrought Brass, and as they may be made to take off, will be easily cleaned."
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1760
- Medium
- Brass, iron
- Department
- The American Wing
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1938
