N° d'objet
59/259
Description
This spit, known variously as a cradle, basket or cage spit, is made of wrought iron. It is English-made and dates from circa 1800. This type of spit, used for cooking an open hearth, meant that it was not necessary to spear all the food to be roasted.
Description physique
1 spit: iron
Historique d'archive
Pre-MERL list / description – [Victoria and Albert Museum] ‘Ironwork objects for transfer to Museum of English Rural Life, Reading ... No. 7. Cradle-jack. Wrought iron. English: About 1800.'
Lieu de création
England
Date
1800 - 1800
Nom d'objet
Matériel
Technique
Document électronique
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4830.tif - High resolution image