comprising: three Berks County, Pennsylvania, 19th century examples (sieve, ladle, toasting fork) stamped "J. Schmidt" (Joseph S. Schmidt (b.c. 1798)) on handle with stamped dates "1842" and "1848"; two ladles stamped "W. Bush(?)" on handle; largest 20-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3 in.
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, Collection of Thomas A. Gray, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 29, 2010; From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
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Brunk Auctions, Collection of Thomas A. Gray, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 29, 2010; From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
some rust and corrosion to iron elements, spotting and discoloration to brass, brass basins with some minor dents and warping, scratches and polish wear
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