Bidspirit auction | Blacksmith Art - Forged Braid

Blacksmith Art - Forged Braid Twist Fire Poker - Length: 35 inches. This blacksmith-forged folk art fire poker is constructed from wrought iron. The item features a long, tapering shaft that terminates in a rounded, blunt point. The handle section is intricately hand-forged with a four-strand braid that transitions into a solid, integral hexagonal terminal. A small circular iron ring is captured through a hole at the head of the terminal, designed for hanging. The entire object exhibits a dark, oxidized patina throughout.