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.
Diminutive Iron and Engraved Brass Tinder Pistol/Lighter
A very fine tinder lighter with candleholder in an unusually small size with a rare engraving depicting the front of a galloping horse.
Variously attributed to England or Germany, c. 1690-1720.
6” l. x 3” h.
In excellent condition.
Ex. coll. Bill Samaha.
SOLD.
English Brass Candlesticks
An extremely robust pair of early English seamed brass candlesticks in excellent condition.
English, c. 1690-1710.
8 3/4” h.
SOLD.
16th C. Nuremberg Candlestick
Superb quality and condition. A 16th c. candlestick of rare form with great detail and wonderful patina.
Prob. Nuremberg, Germany, c. 1550.
8 3/4” h.
SOLD.
A Rare Form!
A late 18thc. -early 19h c. American brass punchbowl ladle signed “R. Lee."
Richard Lee ( 1775-1858) worked in Springfield, VT 1795-1815, and in Beverly, MA 1816-20. He was the son of itinerant pewterer Richard Lee Sr. who worked in NH, MA, and Springfield, VT 1773-1823.
In excellent condition.
9 3/4” l.
SOLD.
"Bee Constant"
A rare motto skillet by Thomas Sturton I the founder of the Sturton Foundry in South Petherton, Somerset (fl. 1630-58), or possibly by his son Thomas II. A skillet with the same mark is dated 1648. These somewhat predate the more common motto skillets from the Fathers Foundry, also in Somerset. This example has the quatrefoil scratch mark of the Sturton Foundry.
8” diam.
For more information, cf. Butler and Green, English Bronze Cooking Vessels 1350-1830.
SOLD.
16th C. Dutch Heemskerk Candlestick
A very fine early 16th c. Dutch heemskerk with no repairs or restoration. The ribbing is in virtually mint condition.
Netherlands, c. 1500.
7 3/4’ H.
SOLD.
Steel Meat Fork
A very fine steel meat fork with oversized central heart.
England, c. 1680-1710.
In excellent condition.
21” l.
SOLD.
A Wrought Iron Trivet
A beautifully designed wrought iron trivet featuring a series of stepped hearts.
American, c. 1780-1820.
In excellent condition.
9 1/4."
SOLD.
Pair of Miniature Nuremberg Candlesticks
An exceedingly rare and fine pair of 17th c. miniature brass candlesticks.
Nuremberg, Germany, c. 1660.
2 ½” h.
SOLD.
