36/2008-3

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Brass fire shovel with a turned shaft featuring three knops, a ball knop at the the top, and a bell-shaped pan, part of a set of fire tools made in England c.1650-1700.

Object name

Fire shovel

Object number

36/2008-3

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1650-1700 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Stuart (1603-1714)

Material

brass
steel

Technique

cast
riveted
turned

Physical description

Brass fire shovel with a turned shaft featuring three knops and a ball knop at the the top. The shovel has a bell-shaped pan, with a join between the stem and the pan. The core of the stem went through the pan and was riveted in. There is wear on the shovel, particularly on the blade.

Dimensions

Length: 59cm

Website keywords

fire tools
fireplaces