Pair of 16th Century Nesting Weights
Material: Brass (Cu 82-85%, Zn 11-15%, Pb 1.5-3%) Dimensions: 1. Dia at lid 5.0cm, height to rim 3.0cm. 2. Dia at lid 4.0cm, height to rim 2.2cm Place of Origin: Believed to be Nuremburg Date: 1545 – 1560...
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Irish Skillet
Material: Copper alloy Dimensions: Diameter of bowl: 20cm / 7 ⅞in Place of Origin: Dublin, Ireland Date: Late 18th century Maker or Retailer: Probably William Hodges Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This three-pint Irish skillet bears the maker’s initials WH....
Punta Cana Candlestick
Material: Copper alloy, probably bronze Dimensions: Height: 11.5cm / 4 ½in Place of Origin: North-west Europe Date: Circa 1550 Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: Candlesticks of this form, known as ‘capstan’ candlesticks from the shape of...
Tudor Candlestick
Material: Copper alloy, probably bronze Dimensions: Height: 37cm / 14 ½in, Base diameter: 19cm / 7 ½in Place of Origin: England Date: Second quarter 16th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This fine candlestick is an...
Candlesticks Dated 1776
Material: Cast brass Dimensions: Height: 23cm / 9in Place of Origin: England Date: Dated 1776 Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: These brass table candlesticks are plain, typically good quality examples of the classically-inspired ‘Adam’ style popular...
Beer Coaster
Material: Brass, oak and leather Dimensions: Length: 67cm / 26 ½in, Maximum width: 22.5cm / 9in Place of Origin: England Date: Early 19th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This large, waisted beer coaster has an...
Ship’s Candle Box
Material: Sheet iron with brass labels Dimensions: Height: 21cm / 8 ¼in, Width: 39cm /19 ¼in Place of Origin: London, England Date: 19th century Maker or Retailer: E. J. Hall, 114 Minories, London Present...
Nuremberg Basin
Material: Brass sheet Dimensions: Diameter: 39.5cm / 15 ½in, Depth: 4.5cm / 1 ¾in Place of Origin: Nuremberg, southern Germany Date: About 1550 Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Museum number M.133-1937 Explanation: Brass...
