A lead/bronze skillet

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A lead/bronze skillet
the handle cast with the inscription LOVE THY NEIGBOVR, the tip of the handle with the logo I.F., pierced by an arrow, English, 17th century, the bowl 5¾in. (14.5cm) diam, length overall -- 14in. (35.5cm)

Lot Essay

It has been suggested the logo I.F. at the tip of the handle relates to that of John Fathers.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Rupert Gentle and Rachel Field, Domestic Metalwork 1640-1820, Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1994. An example illustrated page 245 pl.3.

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