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Signed New Hampshire Forged
Iron and Copper Utensils
Unusual 3-piece set of signed early 19th C. New England wrought iron cooking utensils. Ca. 1820-1850. In addition to the 17” two-tine roasting fork and an 18” shallow skimmer with a copper riveted hammered copper bowl, the set includes a second 12” two-tine fork that may have been used for cooking fowl or small game. It’s intriguing that although these are clearly the work of a blacksmith not a whitesmith, all three pieces are more delicately made than is usual. All three have formed rattail hanging loops and the shaft of the skimmer is decorated with two hearts. Perhaps most uncommon is the fact that not only are all three pieces signed by their maker, “F. Morse,” but include his location—“NH” for New Hampshire where this set was found. Compared with Pennsylvania-produced wrought iron, relatively few New England pieces are signed, and almost none include a location.
$1,100
