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Fire screen
1760–70
Object Place: Salem, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Mahogany
Dimensions
130.81 x 40.64 cm (51 1/2 x 16 in.); screen is 15 3/4 in. x 15 3/4 in.
Credit Line
Bequest of Dr. Samuel A. Green
Accession Number19.1355
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Tables, stands, screens
Catalogue Raisonné
Randall 110
DescriptionThe pillar of this fire or pole screen is turned from a single piece of mahogany. At the base it is turned with a ring, a gadrooned cup turning, a tapering baluster, a reversed cup turning with gadrooning, a molded ring, and for the remainder of its length forms the pole for the screen. The top of the pole is turned with an acorn finial. The tripod base is formed of three cabriole legs with pad feet. The square mahogany screen has rounded edges and two sliding brass rings, the upper one with a spring retainer.
There is a three-armed iron brace under the base attached with its original nails. Two legs have diagonal file marks on their facing surfaces.
There is a three-armed iron brace under the base attached with its original nails. Two legs have diagonal file marks on their facing surfaces.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown;1919, part of the bequest of Dr Samuel A. Green (Accession Date November 6, 1919)