Pair of andirons

Stephen Pilcherd British
Anthony Hatch British

Not on view

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.

Pair of andirons, Stephen Pilcherd (British, free of the London Founders' Company 1625, died 1670) or, Brass, partly enameled, on a wrought-iron frame, British, London

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Left: 42.17.1; Right: 42.17..2