Pair of andirons
On the high base of each, formed by sweeping acanthus scrolls, a lion is seated on rockwork facing inward and giving tongue. Its raised right forepaw rests, also on rockwork, on the end of a tall scroll. A large spray of blown acanthus leaves and berries springs from the base behind the lion's shoulders. A band of ribbon ornament, interlacing alternate small circles and tall ovals, is chased along the front of the base of each.