Two hand wrought steel pot holder brackets circa 1900 blacksmith made from heavy thick steel with hand forged iron hooks. These brackets can hold any amount of weight. Perfect for a country kitchen copper pan collection. One rack measures 37 in long by 2 inches wide by 5/16ths of an inch thick, and the other measures 31 inches long by 2 inches wide by 5/16ths of an inch thick. Found 20 years ago in Newport, RI. Probably from a kitchen in one of the large mansions.
Spanish heavy solid brass candlestick. Footed platform base. Circa 1790. Measures 9.5 inches high and has a 4.5 inch square base. Weighs 2 lbs. Wonderful early patina. " The Brass Book by Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer Published 1978 page 168 D. for a near identical example.
19th century French boulle (tortoise shell overlaid with a brass grille) match box. Dome top, brass striker panel and match drawer, wood interior frame and leather bottom. Very good original condition. Measures 3.75" long x 2.75" wide x 2" high.
Antique English brass tea kettle with original wood knob and handle in very good condition. Circa 1800. Measures 7.5 inches high to the finial and 11 inches wide from handle to spout.
Japanese Meiji era bronze jardiniere, circa 1890. Relief embossed with birds and pine trees. Measures 13.5" high x 16" wide at shoulder; the rim opening is 11" across.