Objectnummer
59/259
Beschrijving
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.
Fysieke kenmerken
1 spit: iron
Archiefgeschiedenis
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.'
Vervaardiging plaats
England
Datum
1800 - 1800
Objectnaam
Materiaal
Techniek
Elektronisch document
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