American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Seven Mostly Iron Tools, mostly Pennsylvania, late 18th to mid-19th century, including a pierced spatula marked "SHL," an iron tasting spoon marked "J. SCHMIDT," with brass bowl and copper rivets; an iron spatula with pierced heart-form blade; a strainer dated "1860"; a ladle marked "J. SCHMIDT" and dated "1844"; a Lancaster County flesh fork with heart incorporated in the tines; and a tin cone-shaped candle snuffer with brass finial and loop finger-hold, lg. to 25 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.