18th century
Utrecht, Netherlands
Brass and copper
H.: 17; L.: 22; W.: 12 cm
Brass charcoal iron with foliate frieze decoration, dated 1747 and engraved ‘Utrecht’ ‘PV WYK’ on the hinged lid closing with a finely chased heron head hook lock.
The wooden handle formerly attached to the two foliate scroll uprights is missing.
The sole is in copper.
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Reference : 5634