11/2008-1

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Wrought iron fire shovel with a bell-shaped blade and pierced decoration, its handle surmounted by a stylised acorn-shaped finial, from a set of fire tools made in England c.1780-1820.

Object name

shovel
fire shovel

Object number

11/2008-1

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1780-1820 (manufactured)

Production place

England (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

iron

Technique

wrought
turned
punched
pierced

Physical description

Wrought iron fire shovel from a set of fire tools. The bell-shaped blade of the shovel has pierced decoration, including a cartwheel. The handle has two knops with ridges on either side, one knop in the centre and the other towards the handle. There is a striation (or groove) running up the handle, which is surmounted by a stylised acorn-shaped finial. There is some wear on the blade.

Dimensions

Length: 77.5cm
Width: 19.2cm

Website keywords

fireplaces
fire tools