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Lot 61

Group of 15 Early Iron and Tin Lighting Tools

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

American/Continental, probably 18th/19th century, comprising: nine wrought iron lighting fixtures of varying size and form, largest 24 in.; pair of iron push up candlesticks, brass bands, 11 in.; three iron wick trimmers, largest 7 in.; one tin two-tube candle mold, 4-7/8 x 2-5/8 x 1-5/8 in.

Provenance: Former Leonard Collection, North Carolina; Private Collection, North Carolina

Condition

all with surface dirt and accretion, rust and corrosion, some dents and warping to metal, some wax accretion; three with some plaster(?) residue to ends; candle cup on square tray example coming loose from base; candle mold with some rust and discoloration to the surfaces, some dents, a separation at one corner, and some white solder residue visible (possibly a repair)