An extremely rare late 17th century "incised" line decorated American wrought iron fireplace pot or kettle pusher. New England, probably Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1660-1700. Great early piece of American 17th Century iron. These were used primarily to push hot vessels on the hearth or to push coals back into the fire area  because of their very use. Very few of these early pieces have survived. When you do find one it is usually very plain in very good condition. the great pusher although simple in form IS HIGHLY DECORATED WITH INCISED LINES. X'S AND V'S. This design is similar to the MASS BAY early pieces this one was never made with feet. Great peened construction. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE PIECE OF DECORATED 17TH CENTURY AMERICAN WROUGHT IRON.

Size:  4" H x 5.5"W x 3" D
Weight:  1.5 lbs