18th C Figural FOX Flint Striker Forged Iron ANTIQUE AMERICAN FOLK ART Rev War
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:63768 |
Very RARE 18th Century Flint Striker (circa 1760-1790) - A Scarce FIGURAL Example of Colonial Revolutonary War Era Piece- GREAT ORIGINAL BLACKSMITH MADE FOLK ART DESIGNWhat a great size and form on this period strike-a-light, as you can see the formation of the design is a Fox. We recently purchased this piece out of a great Pennsylvania collection of Early Ironware and Revolutionary War Pieces.Flint strikers were used with small amounts of tinder to create a flame. A piece of flint would have... grazed the underside steel edge. Most commonly strikers are a "C" or oval shape, but on occasion, one is lucky enough to uncover a figural example. This particular one has been in a collection for decades and was displayed alongside a Period Revolutionary War Riflemans Field Bag with other items a solider or officer would have carried in a satchel.
We have seen this style of Fox formation present in the form of flint strikers a handful of times in the past suggesting that the form of the striker itself was one commisioned for Gentleman who had a side pleasure of Fox hunting; a common English past time for person of prestige and one that was continued by Colonial settlers during the 18th century in America.
Take a moment to click on the images and you'll see you can produce enlargements that showcase the wonderful original design and construction. There is some pitting to the piece from age, else overall a fine example.Measures an impressive 4 3/4" in length. The Fox Profile is simply stunning and a great example of period Folk Art Blacksmith Artistry. Note the ears, and elongated tail as well as even eye and mouth work design formed in. Great gracefully up curled areas at the ends of the striking bar!
This scarce figural example is up for Five Days with no reserve and a low starting bid.Thanks for visiting Foxrun-Farms, now in our 21st year on ebay. Please visit our other auctions for examples of early metalware and country furnishings!
We have seen this style of Fox formation present in the form of flint strikers a handful of times in the past suggesting that the form of the striker itself was one commisioned for Gentleman who had a side pleasure of Fox hunting; a common English past time for person of prestige and one that was continued by Colonial settlers during the 18th century in America.
Take a moment to click on the images and you'll see you can produce enlargements that showcase the wonderful original design and construction. There is some pitting to the piece from age, else overall a fine example.Measures an impressive 4 3/4" in length. The Fox Profile is simply stunning and a great example of period Folk Art Blacksmith Artistry. Note the ears, and elongated tail as well as even eye and mouth work design formed in. Great gracefully up curled areas at the ends of the striking bar!
This scarce figural example is up for Five Days with no reserve and a low starting bid.Thanks for visiting Foxrun-Farms, now in our 21st year on ebay. Please visit our other auctions for examples of early metalware and country furnishings!
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