A charming token of love—a fine steel spatula with a profusion of cut-out hearts.
French or Flemish, 18th c.
20 1/4” l.
SOLD,
Sugar Nippers
An ingenious pair of steel sugar nippers wherein two hearts (when open) transform into eight hearts (when closed).
French, 18th c.
6 1/2” l.
SOLD.
18th c. Wrought Iron Fork
18th c. American wrought iron fork with a central heart shaped tine.
In fine condition.
22 1/2” l.
SOLD.
Wrought Iron Brazier
A very fine small wrought iron brazier or perfume burner, with original wood handle.
France, early 18th c.
4 7/8” h., 9” overall w. including handle.
For related braziers, cf. H.R. D’Allemagne, Decorative Antique Ironwork, p. 345.
SOLD.
Engraved Steel Fork
A very fine steel fork engraved with floral motifs, and centered on an elaborately worked heart.
Reverse inscribed “IBCD;" dated 1720.
French or Flemish, 18th c.
20 “ l.
SOLD.
17th c. Nuremberg Candlestick
Simply the best of its type! A 17th c. brass candlestick with chased and cut-out decoration, notably on both the socket as well as the base.
Germany, likely Nuremberg, c. 1640-60.
In mint condition, 10 ¼” h.
For related example, cf. Otto Baumgartel Museum, Nürnberg, p. 168.
SOLD.
A Rare Model
One-knop brass candlestick in superb condition.
Netherlands, c. 1500.
SOLD.
Superb Brass Candlestick
A beautiful oversized 17th c. brass candlestick in exceptional condition.
Scandinavia, prob. Denmark, c. 1680.
10 1/2” h., base diameter 6."
Unlike the 17th c. Nuremberg bell-base candlesticks to which this is stylistically similar, this stick is both unusually large and unusually heavy, rendering it a very stable stick.
SOLD.
George II Brass Tankard
Extremely rare George II brass tankard.
English, c. 1730.
SOLD.
Exceptional Pair of Trumpet Candlesticks
A truly exceptional pair of signed brass trumpet sticks with rare stepped base.
England, c. 1650-60.
In superb condition with no repairs or losses.
8 5/8” h., 6 3/8” diameter base.
SOLD.
Brass Candlesticks
A fine pair of 17th c. Nuremberg bell-base brass candlesticks in a very nice small size.
In excellent condition.
Nuremberg, Germany, c. 1680.
5 7/8” h.
SOLD.
Unusual Lighting Device
A rare and highly unusual iron combination push-up candlestick and spring action rushlight holder.
British, c. 1800.
In excellent condition.
9” h.
SOLD.
Beyond Necessity
A beautifully designed large wrought iron griddle in excellent condition.
Scottish, late 17th c.-early 18th c.
SOLD.
Exceptional Warming Pan
Extremely fine 17th c. Dutch brass warming pan depicting the spies Joshua and Caleb returning from Canaan carrying a pole with a large bunch of grapes as a disguise.
Possibly original heart shaped hanger.
In superb condition.
SOLD.
Rare Miniature
An extremely rare 17th c. Dutch brass heemskerk taper stick.
Netherlands, c. 1680.
4 1/4” h.
Minor original “blow” to one side of socket.
SOLD.
Brass Footwarmer
A very fine 18th c. sheet brass footwarmer with beautifully engraved top. Of sextagonal form, with pierced, engraved and repoussee decoration, the top designed with a fruit-filled basket surrounded by leafy scrolls.
Dutch, c. 1730-40.
In excellent condition.
SOLD.
Diminutive Trumpet Candlesticks
L: A very rare brass trumpet-shaped taperstick in superb condition. England, c. 1650-60; 3 1/4” h. SOLD.
R: A very fine brass trumpet stick in an unusual small size; in excellent condition. England, c. 1650-60; 5” h. SOLD.
Beautifully Designed Chopper
A beautifully designed steel and wood food chopper, probably intended as a betrothal or wedding gift, with the blade surmounted by two lovebirds.
England, 2nd half 19th c.
In excellent condition, with the brass head of one pin missing on one side.
10 1/4” h. x 8 3/4” w.
SOLD.
A Rare Pair
A very fine pair of ribbed brass trumpet sticks in excellent condition.
England, c. 1660.
7 1/4” h., base diameter 5 1/2”.
No repairs or restoration.
SOLD.
Extremely Rare Diminutive Signed Skillet
A very small and very rare mid 17th c. English bronze skillet signed on the handle “John Reeve." As Roderick Butler and Christopher Green note in their book English Bronze Cooking Vessels and Their Founders 1350-1830, p. 90, where they picture an almost identical piece, little is known about John Reeve and only one other skillet is known by him, which is undoubtedly this one. Judging from various stylistic elements, legs and hooved feet, open brace under handle, this was undoubtedly made in southeast England—Kent or Sussex and most likely c. 1640-70. 7 5/8” l (to tip of handle) x 3” h. x 3 1/2” bowl diameter.
Provenance: Longridge Collection; Christopher Bangs Collection
SOLD.
