Номер объекта
59/259
Описание
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.
Физическое описание
1 spit: iron
Архивная история
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.'
Место изготовления
England
Дата
1800 - 1800
Наименование
Материал
Техника
Внешняя ссылка
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4830.tif - High resolution image