Front page of "Observations on Smoky Chimneys, Their Causes and Cure; with Considerations on Fuel and Stoves. Illustrated with Proper Figures." written by Benjamin Franklin, LL. D.
'LONDON: Printed for I. and J. TAYLOR, at the Architectural Library, No.56, opposite Great Turnstile, Holbora. M.DCC.XCII."
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Colonial Williamsburg Phtograph. This picture may be syndicated or copied for publication. Not to be used for advertising without permission.
The workmanship on this church chandelier from Pennsylvania is of an indifferent quality although the arrangement of its arms is unique. Lamp in the collection of Sturbridge Village
Brass ladle made by Richard Lee, Pewterer and worker in brass, 1847-1823. Imprint R.Lee on under side of handle. Courtesy Newark Museum, Newark, N.J.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Publication of this phtograph must be accompanied by the words: Courtesy of The Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey.
The bowls of this very large ladle and skimmer are made of brass and are approximately 6 inches in diameter. The handles are 22 inches long. Probably made by a crafsman in central Pensylvania in the nineteenth century. Included in the picture is a long cooking fork.
A signed copper warming pan, made by Richard Collier of Norwich, Conn., in 1779. Notice the use of holes to make a design in the lid. From the private collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Albertine. Picture in the book "American Copper & Brass" page 86.
