Late 18th to early 19th century American long-handled hearth skillet or frying pan. Excellent original condition. See: "Antique Iron" by Herbert and Nancy Shhiffer 1979 page 216 A for an exact example of this pan. Just in from a Norwich, CT, estate. Measures 46" long overall. The pan is 13" across x 2" deep.

Early American kitchen hearth broom. Retains its original horsehair and wonderful original folky sponge and floral paint decoration. Excellent condition. Measures 26 inches long.

Chip carved walnut platform with bronze feet circa 1880. Monogrammed R. The carving detail on this stand was clearly done by a master carver. Measures 21.5" long x 9" wide x 2" high.

Early bronze apothecary crucible or skillet on tripod base with cherry handle. Circa 1800. Measures 12 inches long with handle and 4.5 inches across the bowl.

Rare 19th century marlinspike, which is a type of fid. The fid was made of wood or bone. The marlinspike was shaped the same way, but made of metal. One of the most useful knots that it is used for is the marlinspike hitch. This hitch creates a temporary opening in the knot to allow insertion of a handle. It is often used when creating a rope ladder. This one has a walrus bone grip and a steel spike and is 11.5 inches long.