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An Assorted Group of Chased, Brass-Inlaid and Marked Wrought-Iron Cooking Utensils, American, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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Please note, this lot will be offered without a reserve
Comprising: A Wrought-Iron and Copper Brass Inlaid Taster, probably Pennsylvania, circa 1820, Length 6 ¼ in.; a Wrought-Iron and Copper Spoon, possibly Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 18 ½ in.; a Brass and Copper Skimmer, Richard Lee (B. 1775), probably Springfield, Vermont, circa 1805, Length 16 ½ in.; a Wrought-Iron Skimmer, C.H. Runkle, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 20 in.; a Wrought-Iron Spatula, E.P. Sebastian, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 20 5/8 in.; a Wrought- Iron Spatula with a Punched Heart, American, 19th century, Length 20 ¾ in.; a Wrought-Iron and Brass Inlaid and Engraved Spatula, probably Pennsylvania, dated 1827, engraved JD 1827, Length 17 in.; a Wrought-Iron and Brass Inlaid and Heart Engraved Spatula, probably Pennsylvania, , Length 14 in.; a Wrought-Iron Spatula, American, 19th century, Length 16 ½ in.; a Wrought-Iron Cooking Fork, H.C. Bachman, possibly Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 19 ¼ in.; a Wrought-Iron Cooking Fork, A. Blopper, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 15 ½ in.; a Wrought-Iron Cooking Fork, American, 19th century, Length 18 in.; a Wrought-Iron and a Wrigglework Cooking Fork with Flowers, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 10 ¾ in.; a Wrought Iron and Brass Inlaid and Engraved Cooking Fork, dated 1821, engraved T C with a heart, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 15 ¾ in.; a Wrought-Iron Brass Inlaid and Eagle Engraved Cooking Fork, probably southeastern Pennsylvania, early 19th century, inscribed IK, Length 17 in. and a Wrought-Iron and Engraved Cooking Utensil Rack, probably American, early 19th century, Height 5 in. by Width 16 ½ in. 16 pieces.
Comprising: A Wrought-Iron and Copper Brass Inlaid Taster, probably Pennsylvania, circa 1820, Length 6 ¼ in.; a Wrought-Iron and Copper Spoon, possibly Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 18 ½ in.; a Brass and Copper Skimmer, Richard Lee (B. 1775), probably Springfield, Vermont, circa 1805, Length 16 ½ in.; a Wrought-Iron Skimmer, C.H. Runkle, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 20 in.; a Wrought-Iron Spatula, E.P. Sebastian, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 20 5/8 in.; a Wrought- Iron Spatula with a Punched Heart, American, 19th century, Length 20 ¾ in.; a Wrought-Iron and Brass Inlaid and Engraved Spatula, probably Pennsylvania, dated 1827, engraved JD 1827, Length 17 in.; a Wrought-Iron and Brass Inlaid and Heart Engraved Spatula, probably Pennsylvania, , Length 14 in.; a Wrought-Iron Spatula, American, 19th century, Length 16 ½ in.; a Wrought-Iron Cooking Fork, H.C. Bachman, possibly Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 19 ¼ in.; a Wrought-Iron Cooking Fork, A. Blopper, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 15 ½ in.; a Wrought-Iron Cooking Fork, American, 19th century, Length 18 in.; a Wrought-Iron and a Wrigglework Cooking Fork with Flowers, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 10 ¾ in.; a Wrought Iron and Brass Inlaid and Engraved Cooking Fork, dated 1821, engraved T C with a heart, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Length 15 ¾ in.; a Wrought-Iron Brass Inlaid and Eagle Engraved Cooking Fork, probably southeastern Pennsylvania, early 19th century, inscribed IK, Length 17 in. and a Wrought-Iron and Engraved Cooking Utensil Rack, probably American, early 19th century, Height 5 in. by Width 16 ½ in. 16 pieces.
Condition
Please note that some of the items in this lot may be of later date or may have alterations.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For a related example please see Donald L. Fennimore, Metalwork in Early America: Copper and its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection, (Winterthur, DE: Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Inc., 1996) pp. 97, No. 26A, B.