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Overview
A set of ten vintage Turkish shish kebab skewers, each topped with a cast brass-tone finial on a long, pointed steel shaft. The finials include a robed bust in a tall hat, a tulip-shaped top with pierced calligraphic openwork and curling flame sides, a round geometric lattice, a pierced trefoil with a leaf at its center, a key-shaped finial cast with the word "TÜRKİYE" and topped with a crescent and star, a maned lion, a standing robed figure holding a staff, a round medallion with a domed mosque in relief, and two matching pierced calligraphic monograms. The gold-colored tops stand out against the silver-gray shafts. They work for grilling or as a display in a kitchen, on a bar cart or with other barbecue tools.
Background
Skewers with decorative brass finials on steel shafts are a well-known type of 20th-century Turkish barbecue ware, often decorated with Turkish figures, landmarks and national emblems. Several shafts are stamped "STAINLESS STEEL MADE IN TURKEY" and others "STAINLESS STEEL", and one finial is cast with "TÜRKİYE". The maker is not identified, and the finials have not been tested to confirm the metal.
Condition
Used vintage condition. The shafts have scratches, discoloration and some darker staining, and a few are very slightly out of line. The finials have tarnish and darkening in the recesses, and the tips show some wear. All ten finials are present and attached. Please clean before cooking. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
Each skewer is about 17 inches long. The set of ten weighs about 1 lb 3 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
