Fire set: Stand, Poker, Shovel, Brush, Tongs
MediumIron, Animal Bristle
Dimensions19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
ClassificationsTemperature Control Device
Catalog number79.32.206
DescriptionThis fire set of brass plated tools has a poker, shovel, broom, and tongs on a stand with five hooks and a square finial with spear shape and pierced tear-drop openings.(B) Poker has spear-shaped handle with pierced openings and small circles on outer side. Inside has larger circle and a line design marked #2589
(C) Shovel has same handle with "2589-68 5568 R.D. NO."
(D) Broom has same handle and "Made in England 2589 R.D. No 535563. The handle ends in metal-capped hog bristle brush.
(E) Tongs has "NO. 68 5558-2589 Made in England" on scissors-style handle with ridged prongs at ends.
Status
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Sterling Silver Plate Co
c. 1910-1915
Date Unknown
early 1900's
c.1910 mug, c. 1970 brush