Circa 1830, Philadelphia. Comprising brass & iron tongs & shovel, with an brass stand with marble base. The marble is from quarry at King of Prussia PA. near Valley Forge. An identical marble base with round depressions and straight gauges is illustrated in "The Brass Book" by Schiffer.
Good condition
36"H
Provenance: Acquired from 1740 House in Charlottesville VA for $1900 in 1993.