M 337
Collection
Metalwork
Brief description
Iron shovel with a spherical finial and a pierced, bell-shaped blade, from a set of fire tools manufactured in England c.1840-1860.
Object name
shovel
Object number
M 337
Production date
c.1840-1860 (manufactured)
Production place
West Midlands Region (manufactured)
East Midlands (manufactured)
East Midlands (manufactured)
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Material
iron
Technique
cast
pierced
riveted
pierced
riveted
Physical description
Blackened iron shovel with a spherical finial and knops on the handle, a bell-shaped pan pierced with decorative motifs.
Dimensions
Length: 73.5cm
Website keywords
fireplaces
fire tools
fire tools
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