the first, a mid/late 18th Century, steel with basic decoration, shank terminating in rotating semi-circular hook and rotating handle – 12cm. (length); the second, a late 18th Century, steel, with shank terminating in rotating semi-circular hook with detachable handle, with five further hooks contained in unassociated case – toothkey 13cm. (length)
Note: The first previously bought at David Stanley Auctions 1st October, 1994 (Lot 817).
Sold for £362
Result plus buyers premium
the first, a mid/late 18th Century, steel with basic decoration, shank terminating in rotating semi-circular hook and rotating handle – 12cm. (length); the second, a late 18th Century, steel, with shank terminating in rotating semi-circular hook with detachable handle, with five further hooks contained in unassociated case – toothkey 13cm. (length)
Note: The first previously bought at David Stanley Auctions 1st October, 1994 (Lot 817).
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024