2108

$1,777.50

FINE RARE AND ICONIC FORGED IRON WHITESMITH FIREPLACE TRAMMEL.

Circa 1657, American or European. This large and profusely decorated forged iron and brass example inscribed on the lobe, beneath the saw tooth blade, “TR 1657.” The blade with incised decoration of meandering oak leafage and acorns. The adjuster arm with acorn finial and incised with a leafy stem. The pierced elliptical pivot arm with brass ferrule, mushroom cap pin, and acorn finial. The saw tooth element with tulip form band and pierced hex symbol crest. SIZE: 10-1/2″ h x 36″ l closed. PROVENANCE: Purchased by the consignor directly from a Virginia collection where it was acquired in the early 1970’s. CONDITION: Untouched, age darkened patina throughout, minor losses to ferrules. 50576-34 (4,000-8,000) – Lot 2108

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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