AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
RARE EUROPEAN BRASS IRON.Austria late 18th early 19th century. This fine example with turned oak handle on dolphin like supports joined to the boat shaped base. Additionally fitted with a bracket on which the cast-brass ribbon-tied rear gate raises and lowers through which a heated stone or iron element is housed. The main body applied with a cast brass angel in flowing gown, a floral bouquet in each hand. SIZE: 6" h x 7" l x 3-1/2" w. CONDITION: Very good overall. Surfaces worn from years of polishing with normal and expected surface wear throughout. Rear gate with cluster of shallow hammer or chisel marks. Heating element within iron is absent, otherwise very good. 49901-9 HMG (2,200-2,400)