Lot 795

A lead/bronze skillet, English, 17th century

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A lead/bronze skillet, English, 17th century
the handle cast with the maker's name Tho Palmar, with open bracket support, on tripod reeded legs (reduced), the bowl -- 5in. (14.5cm.) diameter, length overall - 12in. (31.2cm.)

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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Peter Hornsby, Collecting Antique Copper and Brass, Moorland, Ashbourne 1989. An example illustrated pl.251
J.Seymour Lindsay, Iron and Brass Implements of the English House, Tiranti, London 1970. An example illustrated fig 119
Thomas Palmar is believed to be the son of John and brother of N.Palmar, Canterbury founders, fl1636-1671