Mixed set of brass items: fire starter kit, chimney flue damper hook and Colonial candlestick. Classic, functional Cape Cod-style brass fire starter with smudge pot and pumice wand (three items). Canister, known as smudge pot, features hinged lid and handle. Matching underplate comes with the set to catch any drips or ash. Wand comprised of metal rod with porous stone tip. Works by filling canister with kerosene or fireplace lighter fluid, soaking stone wand and placing lit pumice under logs. Allows for quick, clean fire starting without mess of other methods. Charming tankard design adds rustic warmth to fireplace decor. Good vintage condition. Shows normal signs of age and previous use, such as light tarnish, minor surface scuffs and interior soot residue that adds to its antique appeal. Mid-century fireplace flue damper hook, also known as a chimney pull, features detailed openwork medallion design of a duck flying above a rustic fence. Heavy-duty quality cast brass construction. Functional curved hanging hook at top. Also makes an attractive decorative wall hanging for mancave, collector's piece in a lodge or hunter's cabin or accent decor in farmhouse. Good condition. Shows some wear such as oxidation, superficial wear and patina consistent with age and practical use in fireplace. Colonial Williamsburg mid-20th-century solid brass taper candlestick produced by renowned Virginia Metalcrafters. Heavy, sand-cast piece is precise historical reproduction modeled after an 18th-century antique, as part of the manufacturer's Colonial Williamsburg Restoration program. Stepped octagonal base. Bright, polished finish. Stamped on bottom of base is CW16-35 marking for the model number. Also stamped on bottom is Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia Metalcrafters maker's marks. Good condition. Minor superficial surface wear, light handling marks, and discoloration on underside of base. Largest (fire starter) measures approx. 6.75"Lx6.75"Wx11.75"H. From a fine estate in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.

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