Emporium Auction
Tue, May 18, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 214
Brass Bed Warmer and Pair of Tool Rests
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, 19th century, large bed warmer with turned wood handle, hinged brass lid with repousse and punched hole star decoration, 40 in. overall, pan 13 x 4 in.; tool rests with urn and flame finial on baluster support, each 13-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 11 in. - Provenance: From the Estate of the Late Jim VanStory, Weaverville, North Carolina
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and dents, areas of discoloration and oxidation to brass; bed warmer lid slightly loose on hinge, tool rests with some casting flaws throughout, one with break and repair to urn section, one with probable break and resoldering at urn section
