Pair of antique solid brass fireplace andirons. English, early 19th century. Classical style with urn tops and ball and claw feet. The top of one of the andirons has a very small old professional repair. Note the two-part mold line that is seen only in period andirons. Each andiron is 20.5" high x 14" wide x 21" deep, and weighs 18.5 pounds.

19th century Inuit snow knife. Small chip near the end of the blade. Otherwise fine condition. Measures 15.5" long.

Early American hand wrought steel spatula stamped F. A., 18th century. Stamped kitchen tools of this period are quite rare. Length 19.5 inches.

18th century American brass and iron strainer. Note the blacksmith's hand-forged connection on the handle, the hand-cut star motif of the strainer bowl, the large brass rivets and the rolled edge. Excellent condition. Length is 19.5 inches.

Japanese rosewood calligrapher's ink holder. Meiji period (late 19th century). Hinged lid, copper well. Measures 7.5 inches long. A lovely desk object.