$175
Continental, late 19th/ early 20th century. A set of cast bronze fire tools comprising a stand with three twisted arching legs with paw feet issuing central spiral columnar shaft surmounted with flat bronze mount with pierced arcaded crest, from the mount suspend four hooks with grotesque masks holding shovel, tongs, poker, and brush each on a spiral bronze handle. Stand approximate height 28.5", width of base 11.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-05-01