Antique Trottier / Ft Brevete copper baking mold made from heavy gauge copper. Stamped. Charles Trottier, a copper and tinsmith, founded his own company in the market district of Paris in 1814. He was known for making the finest pastry and jelly molds in 19th century France. The mold measures is 5" high by 6" in diameter and weighs 17.34 ounces.
Early American solid brass ball top andirons circa 1800. Very good condition. One andiron has a small indentation on top of the ball. Each measures 16.5" high x 10.75" wide x 19" deep.
Solid brass adjustable pivoting wall hook. English, 19th century. Extremely well made from heavy solid stock brass. The hook slides across the bar to move a suspended item closer or further away. Weighs 4.5 pounds. The back plate is 9" high by 5.5" wide; the arm extends 11" when swung out and 2.5" when folded.
Pair of antique solid brass fireplace andirons. English, early 19th century. Classical style with urn tops and ball and claw feet. The top of one of the andirons has a very small old professional repair. Note the two-part mold line that is seen only in period andirons. Each andiron is 20.5" high x 14" wide x 21" deep, and weighs 18.5 pounds.
Early Dutch or English rose brass candlestick circa 1690-1710. Lathe turned in 2 parts, complete with socket hole to remove candle wax, set on a platform tray base. Size: 6" high x 4.25" square at the base. Excellent patina. Please see "The Brass Book / American, English and European Fifteenth Century through 1850" by Peter, Nancy and Herbert Schiffer, published 1978 by Schiffer Publishing, page 181, for similar examples.