A wonderful 18th century brass waxjack with elaborate scrolled base and feet and finial depicting a youth holding a wine bottle in one hand and a glass in the other.
Dutch, 1st half 18th c.
Wrought Iron Trammel
A bold and unusually large wrought iron trammel with scrolled hearts and a snake "finial"—no doubt used in a cooking fireplace.
French or Flemish, late 17th -early 18th c.
In excellent condition.
46” l.
Marriage-Themed Tobacco Box
An unusual Dutch brass tobacco box commenting on the consequences of power-sharing in a marriage: with a monkey orchestrating chaos, the inscription reads (roughly):
”Where the woman (wife) rules and wants to be guardian over the house..there things are already wrong..there is no bigger cross."
Signed under the monkey, “A.V. Houte."
Both sides are identical.
Netherlands, c. 1700.
3 3/4” diam.
Queen Anne Taperstick
A superb 18th c. English Queen Anne taper stick with exceptional detail, in excellent condition. Underside shows evidence of original gilding.
England, c. 1740-5.
4 3/4” h.
For related stick, cf. Gentle and Feild, English Domestic Brass 1680-1810, p. 117, fig. 27.
Whimsical Utensil Rack
A beautifully designed utensil rack, the sheet-iron plate with a cut out star motif flanked by cut out hearts, topped with an exuberant floral motif centering on a single iron and copper flower.
Flemish or French, 18th c.
For related racks, cf. H R D’Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork, p. 340.
Rare Standish
A very fine and rare brass and iron standish with original red fabric wind shield/penwipe in the shape of a flame.With adjustable candleholder on an iron shaft topped by a brass finial in the shape of a dog, four bird finials atop the elaborately embossed brass standish top, ending in four brass claw feet holding up a shaped iron base.
Continental, prob. French or Italian, first half 18th c.
In excellent condition with only a small bit of ribbon trim missing from the flame-shaped shield.
Provenance: Kindig collection.
Large Gothic Candlestick
An extraordinary oversized late Gothic brass candlestick in fine condition.
Netherlands, c. 1500-25.
13 ¼” h
Fine Brass Goffering Iron
A rare nicely turned tripod-base brass goffering iron with paw feet.
England, c. 1780-1820.
In excellent condition.
9” h.
The Steel Menagerie
A group of four steel choppers in the shape of different animals. French, late 19th c.
Elephant - a very rare form with incised details; 11” l. SOLD.
Horse - a beautifully shaped form in fine finish; 12” l.
Fox with inlaid copper eye; 10 1/2” l.
Bird with inlaid copper eye and inlaid handle; 10” l.
Unusually Bold Candlestick
An unusually bold Iznik candlestick in wonderful color and condition.
Turkey, late 16th-early 17th c.
7” h.; 7” base diameter.
Window Grille with Shutters
A rare survivor—a complete early window set with elaborate heart decorated ironwork grille, shutters, and frame.
Spain/Spanish provincial, 16th c.
31 3/4” w. x 38 1/2” h.
Candle Snuffer with Tray
France, c. 1740.
A very fine cast brass snuffer and boldly-shaped and molded tray with scrolled handle.
8" l.
In excellent condition.
