FIRE SCREEN/ HEARTH TRIVET 18th CENTURY
A greatlooking brass and iron trivet with wooden handle. This trivet may be hung on the fire screen (fender) or sit on the hearth. Note the outstanding design of the brass surface, the nicely turned wooden handle as well as the form and design of the back leg. Exceptional condition.
Dimensions: 14 1/4”L,5 1/2”W, 4 1/4”H
List Pricw:$125
18th C. FIRE SCREEN,FIRE BAR, TRIVET
THIS KIND OF TRIVET WAS DESIGNED WAS HUNG ON THE FIRE SCREEN, FIRE BAR ETC. THEY WERE UTILIZED TO HEAT THE TEAPOT AND MUFFINS. THE HOLDER IS ADJUSTABLE TO FIT DIFFERENT THICKNESSES. THIS TRIVET IS WELL MADE AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT IS SO PRETTY THAT IT MAKES AN EXCELLENT MANTLE OR WALL MOUNTING. (BBK) 10" L, 5 1/4"W
LIST PRICE: $175
BIRD BROILER/TRIVET 1780-1810
This formal English design features a wooden handle, penny feet, an interesting adjustable three prong fork, an intricate brass top and front hooks for attaching to a low fender or other frame. The overall condition is excellent. (BLTK)
Dimensions: 93/4" Top of Brass Plate
List Price: $225
PAINTED FIRKIN 1760-1860
AT FIRST IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A NEW FIRKIN WITH RECENT PAINT. HOWEVER, IF YOU LOOK AT THE BOTTOM, THE NAILS, AND CONSTRUCTION, ESTABLISH THAT IT IS PERIOD. A NICE PERIOD REPAINTED FIRKIN THAT IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND WAS USED CAREFULLY. (BSTR)
LIST PRICE: $285
SKEWER HOLDER WITH SKEWERS 1750-1800
SKEWERS WERE RODS OR BLADES USED TO SECURE MEAT, VEGETABLES, ETC. FOR ROASTING. SKEWERS WERE USUALLY HUNG FROM A DOUBLE ARMED HOLDER AT THE FIRESIDE. THIS A PARTICULARLY NICE BECAUSE OF THE DIAMOND SHAPED SCREWER HOLDER AND THE RAT TAIL ON
THE ARMS WHICH IS SIMILAR TO THE RAT TAIL ON THE SCREWERS. (ALDK)
List Price:$550
TWO COOKING FORKS (1810-1830) AND A SKIMMER (1750-1840)
L-R IRON - ROASTING FORK 20 1/2”L (KEE) $775
SKIMMER COPPER AND IRON 23 1/4” (DAEE) $475
IRON — COOKING FORK WITH HEART (TALK) $495
Utensils Rack 18th Century
Many of these wrought iron racks that were so finely designed (as this one) were gifts for special occasion, given by the smithy himself, or made to customers orders. This os a particularly elaborate one, which is extremely well made and in great condition. 16 1/2”L, 10”H.(TALK)
LIST PRICE:$550
RAM'S HEAD TRIVET 19th CENTURY
A great looking ram's head trivet which is nicely made with a delicate look. The handle is mortised into the body of the trivet and moves from left to right. The overall length is 9"and is 4"wide and13/8"high. Outstanding condition. (LDHE)
List Price: $390
THREE 1700-1800 WROUGHT IRON TRIVETS
THESE THREE LEGGED WROUGHT STANDS SUPPORTED KETTLES, SKILLETS AND OTHER COOKING VESSELS AT THE HEARTH. ALL THREE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
1) HEART SHAPED: PENNY FEET 7 1/2" X 7 1/4"
LIST PRICE $250 (BOTK)
2) TRANGULAR SHAPE: 7"SIDES, 2 1/8"H
LIST PRICE: $120 (TOR)
3) TRIANGULAR WITH RAM'S HEAD HANDLE 9" x 4"
LIST PRICE: $390 (LDHE)
PRICE FOR ALL THREE: $600
EARLY PAIR CAST IRON FEMALE FORM ANDIRONS
This is an interesting pair of cast iron female form andirons with a floral design on the body and a shawl or hooded cape over the head. Note the thickness of the fire dogs which hold the wood. All original and in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 11 1/4"H, 12"D, 1 1/4" Square Legs (BLTK)
SOLD
BLUE PAINTED MORTAR & PESTLE-18th CENTURY
A beautifully turned and well used mortar and pestle. Note the outstanding form, the great blue paint with appropriate ware and the numerous rings of various sizes and shapes. These two pieces started together and have never been separated. Touch the two pieces and you can feel the smoothness from extensive use and observe the wonderful patina that comes from extensive use over a very long period of time. (KOTK)
Dimensions: 7 3/4"H
List Price:$865
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SWIVEL TOASTER 1750-1800
An impressive 1750-1800 toaster that is fenced in some nicely twisted ironwork, has a incised wooden handle, a hanging ring and a finger shield to assist in lifting. The toaster has wonderful ware which reflects extensive use. A well made piece by a talented blacksmith. 16"L,14"W
List Price: $275
