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Lot 3407
Four Federal Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
All circa 1790-1810, including a shovel and poker pair with turned brass handle and tuned iron shafts; a pair of caliper form tongs with a brass ball finial and turned iron shafts; and a pair of caliper form tongs with a brass lemon finial and iron shafts; none marked.

The largest 31 1/2 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

All with minor spotting and pitting to the handles, rust oxidation and dark patina to the iron handles.