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Overview
A set of eight vintage shish kebab skewers, each with a different cast brass-tone finial on a long, pointed steel shaft. The finials include a lobster, a ring topped with a pair of animal heads, a pierced teardrop with openwork in a calligraphic design, a forked flame-shaped top, a teardrop with a fleur-de-lis, two standing men in hats, an oval with a raised face, and a teardrop with a small ring at the center. The gold-colored tops stand out against the silver-gray shafts. They work for grilling or as a decorative 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. The teardrop finial with the small ring has "TURKEY" cast along its edge. Each shaft carries a small stamped mark, and one clearly reads "STAINLESS"; the others are too small and worn to read. The maker is not identified, and the finials have not been tested to confirm the metal.
Condition
Used vintage condition. The shafts have scratches, light 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 eight 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 eight weighs about 12.3 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
