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My grandmother bought these early 1950's in Pittsburgh,PA. from the estate of Harry K Thaw (husband of Evelyn Nesbit, girl …
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My grandmother bought these early 1950's in Pittsburgh,PA. from the estate of Harry K Thaw (husband of Evelyn Nesbit, girl on the velvet swing. They are low luster beautifully aged patinated bronze finish.
A Log Poker, equipped with a traditional side spur or hook for turning logs.
Ash Shovel: designed with a wide, flat pan to easily scoop and remove ashes.
Log Tongs: featuring an ornate pivot mechanism and double-shaft design for gripping firewood. This has a knick in the mechanism (see photo)
The handles are distinctively styled with highly decorative molded baluster shafts and melon/gadrooned finials, which are characteristic of late 19th-century Victorian, Georgian, or Aesthetic Movement designs. They are frequently made of cast brass or bronze handles paired with wrought iron shafts. Approx 26 1/2" length.. Shovel is 4.5 X 26.5 X 1.5, Poker is 2,25 X 26.5 X 1.5, Tongs 4.5 X 26.5 X 1.5. These are heavy and beautifully made. Finding firetools in bronze is rare.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 27ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In excellent condition except for knick in tongs mechanism (see phot) In excellent condition except for knick in tongs mechanism (see phot) less
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