M 332

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Cast polished steel fire shovel with a decorative brass handle, a floral finial and a bell-shaped blade with a pierced flower motif, part of a set of fire tools including tongs and a poker, each with a registration lozenge mark and the letter H which dates them to 1843, possibly made in Sheffield by H & W Turner.

Object name

fire shovel

Object number

M 332

Location

On Display

Production organisation

H & W Turner of Sheffield (manufacturer)

Production date

1843 (manufactured)

Production place

Sheffield (manufactured)

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Material

steel
brass

Technique

cast
polished
twisted
turned

Physical description

Cast polished steel fire shovel featuring a cast decorative brass handle with a twisted turned shaft and a floral finial. The shovel has a bell-shaped blade with a pierced flower motif. It has a registration lozenge mark and the letter H which dates it to 1843.

Dimensions

Height: 79cm

Website keywords

fireplaces
fire tools