Antique Fireplace Tool Solid Brass Figural Handle

By martini823, 21 October, 2010
Description

Item is 24 inches long, twiisted iron, somewhat pitted from being underground for some time. The fish shaped solid brass handle is 5 inches long with floral accents. The end of this tool has been slightly bent , PROBABLY BY THE BULLDOZER THAT UNEARTHED IT.

Thanks for looking.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
solid brass, iron
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
24" x 1 1/2 "wide at top
Date Period
19th century
Weight
approx 4 lbs
History
In 1975, we moved into an old farm near Nasville TN. Our landlord moved a huge amount of ground in order to create a man made lake. On one of our many walks we found it along a creek,with only the handle visible. it was blackened with age so we put it along side of the firebox in our woodstove. months later we pulled it to discover the handle brightly shinng and the scaled pattern on the fish shaped handle, now visible. Any ideas on its age would be appreciated.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
found after ground clearing
For Sale?
No
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