A lead/bronze skillet, English, 17th century

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A lead/bronze skillet, English, 17th century
the handle cast with the motto PRAIES GOD FOR ALL, with the logo IF pierced by an arrow, at the handel tip, with solid wedge bracket support, the bowl with reeded ornament with the rim, on tripod feet -- 6.5/8in. (16.8cm.) diameter, length overall -- 15.5/8in. (39.7cm.)

Lot Essay

The logo IF may relate to that of John Fathers.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Ruderick & Valentine Butler, The Mysterious John Fathers - Potcaster, Antique Metalware Society Vol 2, 1994

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