18th Century Make-Do Wrought Iron Boot Jack
Click main image above to enlarge. Unique folk art crafted make-do wrought iron figural insect boot jack. The central part of this amazing creation is formed from an earlier door strap hinge. Likely, a...
View ArticleLate 18C – Early 19C Iron & Brass Drill
Click main image above to enlarge. Outstanding wrought iron and brass wood drill. Spring loaded bit release. Wrought shaft. Heavy cast iron handle. No bits. Remains of initials on hand cut brass cap...
View Article18th Century Wrought Iron Peel
Click main image above to enlarge. Excellent wrought iron peel, used for removing ashes and bread from the hearth, and for browning meats. These early utilitarian pieces were rarely signed, and this...
View ArticleMid-19C Slaw Cutter
Click main image above to enlarge. Great early slaw cutter. Nice looking wrought iron ram’s horn wing nut and hand cut bolt. Cut steel blade. Faint hex signs on back. Good old dry surface. Date:...
View ArticleLate 18C Wrought Iron Barbed Pike Pole
Click main image above to enlarge. Well crafted wrought iron pike pole with barbed tip. This multipurpose tool was used for logging, fishing, firefighting, and a number of other jobs. Excellent old dry...
View ArticleLarge Cast & Wrought Iron Tea Kettle
Click main image above to enlarge. Fine looking cast iron tea kettle with applied wrought iron handle. Marked on base, “No. 5/ 12 PINTE.” English made. Great large early Victorian example. Traces of...
View ArticlePair of Late 18th Century Wrought Iron Trivets
Click main image above to enlarge. Outstanding matching pair of rectangular wrought iron griddle trivets. These could be used for braising individual pieces of meat, or simply as trivets. Excellent...
View ArticleVictorian Wrought Iron Dog Boot Scraper
Click main image above to enlarge. Superb wrought iron figural dog boot scraper. Hand cut Airedale Terrier silhouette flanked by posts with nicely formed hammered finials. Great untouched surface on...
View Article17th – 18th Century Wrought Iron Trammel
Click main image above to enlarge. Superb primitive wrought iron trammel for use in the fireplace when cooking. Numerous holes allow the trammel to adjust from a span of about 17″. Early heavy...
View Article17th-18th Century Wrought Iron Spit Dog
Click main image above to enlarge. Exceptional wrought iron spit (fire) dog. Used to rest meat skewers in the fireplace while cooking. Fantastic example with twisted neck and back foot. Wonderful...
View ArticleLate 18th Century Wrought Iron Skimmer
Click main image above to enlarge. Great wrought iron skimmer. Individually made holes. Lovely curled hanger. This was an essential kitchen item during the colonial period and first half of the 19th...
View ArticleMiniature 18th Century Wrought Iron Screw Padlock
Click main image above to enlarge. Outstanding miniature wrought iron screw padlock. Fully functional. Superb original surface with great mellow patina. Corkscrew type key opens lock when screwed in...
View Article18th Century Hand Wrought Baking Iron
Click main image above to enlarge. Unusual hand wrought baking iron. Used to hold a cooking pot, and then pushed among the embers and thus used as a small oven to cook breads and cakes. A nearly...
View Article18th Century Wrought Iron Peel
Click main image above to enlarge. Excellent wrought iron peel, used for removing ashes and bread from the hearth, and for browning meats. These early utilitarian pieces were rarely signed, and this...
View Article18th Century Wrought Iron Travelers
Click main image above to enlarge. Superb collection of wrought iron travelers. These devices were used for measuring – a sort of primitive tape measure of the times. It would be common that a...
View Article18th Century Wrought Iron Scissor Tongs
Click main image above to enlarge. Excellent wrought iron scissor tongs. Used to hold an ember or coal to light ones pipe back in them olden times. The faceted finials on the handles are a nice touch....
View Article1770-1830 Wrought Iron & Brass Ladle
Click main image above to enlarge. Nice original 200 year old ladle. Brass pan with rolled rim. Attached to wrought iron handle. A good early example. Date: 1770-1830. Size: 25″ long. Rim diameter...
View ArticleLate 18C Wrought Iron Barbed Pike Pole
Click main image above to enlarge. Well crafted wrought iron pike pole with barbed tip. This multipurpose tool was used for logging, fishing, firefighting, and a number of other jobs. Excellent old dry...
View ArticleFolk Art Snake Candle Holder
Click main image above to enlarge. Unique folk art snake candle holder. The snake is made from an old rasp. The tail goes through the dish to form a spike or pricket to secure a wide candle. Great...
View ArticleWrought Iron Scissor Tongs
Click main image above to enlarge. Excellent wrought iron scissor tongs. Used for picking up individual coals for lighting pipes and fires. Great old untouched surface patina. Still works perfectly. A...
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