Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 155
Very Fine Elaborately Wrought Iron Toasting Fork
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$1,100
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
possibly English or German, 18th century, dark patinated surface, with swiveling toasting end, 26-1/4 x 11 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Bonhams, The Andrew Crawforth Collection of Early Metalware and Works of Art, September 2021, Lot 350; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, November 2022 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $3,750); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
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Bonhams, The Andrew Crawforth Collection of Early Metalware and Works of Art, September 2021, Lot 350; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, November 2022 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $3,750); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
good overall, patinated surface with some areas of spotting and discoloration, some minor areas of pitting, swiveling piece sticks slightly but able to fully rotate
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