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Lot 172: A Trio of Utility Items Comprising a Two-Tread Folding Step Stool and Two Folding Stools
A set of three nesting utility vessels of graduated sizes, likely dating to the 19th or early 20th century. The cylindrical bodies are constructed from a heavy-gauge non-ferrous metal, such as copper, as indicated by the deep oxidation and visible patches of green verdigris. Each vessel is designed with a rolled rim and is equipped with heavy-gauge iron mounting lugs and a hand-wrought iron swing handle. The graduated proportions allow the vessels to nest together for efficient transport or storage. This form is characteristic of utilitarian metalware from the period, often associated with industrial or military use such as artillery grease or tar buckets. No maker marks or inscriptions are visible on the surfaces.
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