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Emporium & Coins Auction

Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 78

Pair of Brass and Copper Bedwarmers

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

probably British, 19th century, each with turned wood handle, one with copper basin and pierced hinged copper lid, 33 x 11-1/2 in. diameter; one with copper basin and hinged brass lid, pierced star form pattern, 37-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. diameter

Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, dents, and warping throughout; copper example with basin loose on handle (lid separated from pan at hinge and rim, but still attached to handle - see photos), handle with cracks and separations throughout, basin rim warped (does not close easily); brass lid example with repair to basin

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