Impressive Fire Steel, Dragon-bird, Wrought Iron, 18th Century
Artist: Art Populaire
Beautiful large zoomorphic iron lighter, I did not find this model precisely in documentation, it must be rare.
Percussion hammer is a steel sole under body of bird, the ember tongs open on beak by a long spring-loaded lever, nicely engraved and ending as a dragon's head. A central ring with chiseled head allows hanging. Ergonomic, thanks to its size: 14cm x 3.5cm x 1cm: size of hollow of a hand,
Condition: no flaw, old patina with no trace of rust.
Sorryly, I am not a specialist, please excuse me for not being able to tell you more, particularly on the geographical origin.
Take a good look at our photos.....
This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal. - eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.
Percussion hammer is a steel sole under body of bird, the ember tongs open on beak by a long spring-loaded lever, nicely engraved and ending as a dragon's head. A central ring with chiseled head allows hanging. Ergonomic, thanks to its size: 14cm x 3.5cm x 1cm: size of hollow of a hand,
Condition: no flaw, old patina with no trace of rust.
Sorryly, I am not a specialist, please excuse me for not being able to tell you more, particularly on the geographical origin.
Take a good look at our photos.....
This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal. - eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.
480 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Length: 14cm
Width: 3,5cm à 5,5cm
Depth: 1cm+
Reference (ID): 1033336
Availability: In stock
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