Description: An 18th century bronze tripod skillet, with circular pot on three feet, handle marked "WARNER, 5 P. It's 18" long to tip of handle, 6.75" high.

History: For the first thirty years of its history, the Wagner trademark consisted solely of the word "WAGNER", incised either in a straight line or in an arc, and, at some point, with the addition below it of "SIDNEY, O.". Various combinations of straight and curved lettering were seen, as well as the moving of the trademark from the 12 o'clock position to the center, and back again. About 1914, Wagner began to brand its cast metal cookware products as "Wagner Ware". Pieces previously lettered with an arched "WAGNER" above a straight "SIDNEY" with an "O." below were seen having patterns modified to insert the word "WARE" in between Wagner and Sidney. From the cobbled together Wagner Ware trademark would come the seeds of inspiration for what would ultimately become Wagner's most iconic trademark. The single, large, fancy "W" for both words, along with "SIDNEY" and "-O-" standing for Ohio beneath would become known as the "stylized logo".

Provenance: Arthur J Connolly, Naples, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 7.125 | Height(in) = 7 | Width(in) = 18 | Depth(in) = 8

Size of Artwork(in): 6.75 x 8 x 18"

Artist Name: Warner

Medium: Bronze

Circa: Circa 1800

Small amount of mould pitting. Good condition. Marks and wear commensurate with age.