Lot 892
  • 892

A FINE SET OF FEDERAL CAST BRASS AND WROUGHT IRON FIRE TOOLS, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1780 |

Estimate
250 - 350 USD
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Description

  • Length 33 1/8 in.; 84.1 cm. (tongs)
comprising tongs and shovel; 2 pieces.

Provenance

Dr. Harlan W. Angier, West Brookfield, Massachusetts, January 1971;
Vogel Collection no. 106.

Condition

Each in overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use.
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