Early American brass set of fireplace tools circa 1830. Each piece was hand made with a two part brass handle. Tongs, shovel and poker. Each piece is 28" long. Lovely condition.

17thc Spanish bronze mortar and pestle. This is a true set in fine original condition. Both pieces bear the same crown-and-shield cartouche. No repairs. Very heavy. The mortar is 3" high x 4.75" wide at the top and 3" wide at the base; the pestle is 7.5" long.

Large wood and brass telescope on tripod stand, 20th century. Excellent condition, newly serviced. Superb optics - one can clearly see the eyes of a bird perched in a distant tree. Measures 61.5 inches high overall as shown; the flute-carved wooden scope is 37.5 inches long.

Early American brass fireplace andirons. New York or Boston, circa 1820. All original. Dimensions: 14.5 inches high x 14.5 inches deep x 8.5 inches wide at the base. Very good condition.

Ottoman scribe's brass travel inkwell and pen holder circa 1860 in excellent original condition. Measures 10 inches long. Wonderful deeply etched botannical designs.