Heavy brass skimmer made by an English metalsmith in the mid-1800’s. After many years use of skimming the contents of an iron pot in an open hearth, the skimmer finally snapped off at the end of its long handle
A thick iron patch was attached to the front, using hand forged iron rivets
Skimmer measures 25-1/2″ long and has a diameter of 9-1/4″
A combination of iron and copper rivets were used to attach the “Y” shaped reinforcement patch to the back
Tags: brass, English, iron, staples/rivets