Antique English adjustable brass fireplace fender trivet c1850, stamped 3828 J C S. This trivet was designed to clamp onto the front of a fireplace fender to keep a teakettle or small pot warm. It has a two inch adjustment. Measures 12 inches long with a 5 inch handle and 6 x 7 inch surface.

Vintage African tribal ceremonial spoon circa 1950. Carved from single stock African hardwood. Lovely old patina. Measures 24" long x 4.75" wide x 2" deep.

Antique 18th c English or Dutch brass and iron country kitchen skimmer or strainer. Measures 22.5 inches long and 8.5 inches round. One old repair done with a copper rivet.

Early English 19th century solid bell metal brass apothecary mortar and pestle c1820. This solid brass mortar rings like a church bell. Made by hand turning on a metal lathe. There are numerous later examples of this type of mortar and pestle, but none have the ring tone of this one. The piece has a lovely rich old patina. Original and in very good condition. Some very minor use marks here and there. The mortar measures 6" tall and 6 1/2" in diameter at its top and 4.25 at its bottom. The matching pestle measures 11.5" in length.

French 19th century miners iron whale oil lamp with rooster stamped Clozet S Etienne. Excellent original condition including the original iron rooster that unscrews to allow access for pouring in the oil. Measures 8 inches high with a round base that measures 5 inches in diam. The handle moves allowing the lamp to always stay level.