Iron
Set of 12 Chiseled Steel and Mother of Pearl Knives and Forks # 2445
Here is an amazing set of early knives and forks that are probably Italian, and date from the late 16th or early 17th centuries. They are constructed of chiseled steel, with mother of pearl panels set into the grips. This set is amazing in the fact that they are in like new condition, probably because they have been stored in this 19th century custom storage case, protecting them from the elements. The knives are 6 3/4" long and the forks are 6" overall. The knifes have a Fleur de lis mark in each blade. The forks are unmarked. The storage case has some scuffing and wear and tear, but the knives and forks have survived in virtually mint condition. There are knives and forks that are almost identical, retaining what seems to be the same touchmark pictured in "Historische Bestecke", by Jochen Amme (2002), #129-130.
This set of tableware is available for $9450
Here is an amazing set of early knives and forks that are probably Italian, and date from the late 16th or early 17th centuries. They are constructed of chiseled steel, with mother of pearl panels set into the grips. This set is amazing in the fact that they are in like new condition, probably because they have been stored in this 19th century custom storage case, protecting them from the elements. The knives are 6 3/4" long and the forks are 6" overall. The knifes have a Fleur de lis mark in each blade. The forks are unmarked. The storage case has some scuffing and wear and tear, but the knives and forks have survived in virtually mint condition. There are knives and forks that are almost identical, retaining what seems to be the same touchmark pictured in "Historische Bestecke", by Jochen Amme (2002), #129-130.
This set of tableware is available for $9450
#5932 Here is an interesting Chiseled Steel Key, that probably dates to sometime in the 19th century. It has a chiseled hound standing between two scrolls on the bow sticking his tongue out, and a square engraved shank, with alternating panels of engraved strap-work and scroll-work. I believe that the key is nickel plated, and in good overall condition. It measures 5 5/8" long.
The key is priced at $185
The key is priced at $185
#4530 This is a very rare and early Wrought Iron Door Knocker. It is probably Italian, and it dates to the 15th century. It has 2 small feathers missing off the mounting ring, but is in good condition with a wonderful old surface otherwise. The back plate is 6 1/2" in diameter, and the knocker ring is about 4 1/2" in diameter, and it stands about 3 1/2" off the surface. The price on this knocker is $2450
#5296 This is an early 19th century Cut Steel, "Peg & Worm" Corkscrew. It is English, and is in excellent condition. The "worm" measures 2 7/8" overall, and the "peg" is 2 1/8" long. The corkscrew is priced at $175
#5307 Here is an early iron Georgian "Picnic" Corkscrew. It is English, and dates to the 18th century. It is in very good condition, with age staining and wear, but still fully functional. It measures 3 5/8" overall closed, and 3 1/2" by 2 1/8" open. It is priced at $195
#5608 This is a rare dwarf Georgian "Picnic" Corkscrew, that was originally intended for opening perfume and ink bottles. It is only 2 7/8" long closed, and 2 1/2" by 1 5/8" open. It too is in very nice condition, with just some staining to the iron.
This one is priced at $255
This one is priced at $255
#7
I have kept this wrought iron strainer around for years, as it is a wonderful teaching tool to show the characteristics of wrought iron. It displays clearly the wood-like grain structure that makes up all wrought iron. It is otherwise a typical strainer that probably dates from the 19th century, and is most likely of Pennsylvania manufacture. It is about 19" overall, and the bowl is about 5 1/2" in diameter.
The ladle is priced at $185
I have kept this wrought iron strainer around for years, as it is a wonderful teaching tool to show the characteristics of wrought iron. It displays clearly the wood-like grain structure that makes up all wrought iron. It is otherwise a typical strainer that probably dates from the 19th century, and is most likely of Pennsylvania manufacture. It is about 19" overall, and the bowl is about 5 1/2" in diameter.
The ladle is priced at $185