Bidspirit auction | Donald Deskey Mid 20th Century

Donald Deskey Mid 20th Century Fireplace Tools Holder & Iron Tongs - A Donald Deskey Mid 20th Century Fireplace Tool holder, crafted from ferrous metals with a rustic aesthetic. The lot comprises two distinct objects. The first is an abstract tabletop sculpture, composed of a square base supporting two diverging flat iron bars which cradle a patinated spherical element, likely bronze or brass, suspended by a metal band and hook. Faint, unidentifiable markings, possibly ”88”, are visible on the sphere. The second item is a pair of forged iron tongs, designed with a central pivot and cupped gripping ends, suggesting a utilitarian purpose. Andiron: 32.5 inches (82.5 cm) tall Tongs: 28.5 inches (72.5 cm) long