Pair of andirons

Stephen Pilcherd|Anthony Hatch

probably 1660–80 · Brass, partly enameled, on a wrought-iron frame · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

It has been traditionally thought that these andirons come from Nonsuch Palace, Cheam, Surrey, and were part of a group made for King James I (1566–1625). It is more likely that they were made for a later owner of the palace, Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland (1640–1709), mistress of King Charles II (1630–1685). The arms are those of the Stuart monarchs.

Artist

Stephen Pilcherd|Anthony Hatch

Date

probably 1660–80

Medium

Brass, partly enameled, on a wrought-iron frame

Culture

British, London

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964