French: Andiron (Landiers en Hastiers), French, early 16th century, Iron, Made in France during the 16th century, these two hand-wrought iron objects, called andirons, were used to support wooden logs inside domestic kitchen fireplaces. Not all andirons were as elaborate as these: there are hooks decorated with shells to support iron spits for roasting large meats along with heart-shaped hangers and basket-like cups that could hold utensils, pots, and plates while cooking., Overall: 45 x 11 11/16 x 21 7/8 in. ( x x cm)

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