Goffering iron

Object/Artifact

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Boscobel House and Gardens

Name/Title

Goffering iron

Entry/Object ID

H 61.11

Description

The brass and wrought iron goffering iron stands on a tripod base of cabriole legs ending in plain feet. The turned shaft supports a brass tube that in turn holds an iron heater with a looped terminus.

Category

Household items

Acquisition

Accession

H 61.11

Source or Donor

William C. Kennedy

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 1961

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1760 - 1820

Place

Country

Probably England, England

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

14-1/2 in

Material

Brass, Wrought Iron

Provenance

Notes

Purchase, William C. Kennedy 1961