260214K
Reproduction Hessian soldier door handle, iron. The handle is a full-body standing figure casually holding an upright musket, with a riveted handle on the torso. This distinctive piece of folk art was patterned after historic 18th-century originals. During the Revolutionary War era, Southeastern Pennsylvania blacksmiths crafted whimsical, full-bodied wrought iron door handles in the likeness of German Hessian mercenary soldiers. The handle is in excellent condition. 20th century, Pennsylvania.
Dimensions: 15” high
Item No. 260214
Price: $395.
