Skimmer

Name/Title

Skimmer

Entry/Object ID

*1970.163.1

Description

Kitchen skimmer made of brass and iron. The long iron handle has a reverse hook tip for hanging the skimmer. The bowl is pierced with many holes.

Use

Skimmers are a kitchen tool designed for removing food from hot liquids. They feature a large, shallow, and perforated bowl which allows the hot liquid to drain away while retaining the solid food within the bowl. Skimmers are also used to skim fat, foam, or impurities from the surface of soups, stocks, and sauces, resulting in a cleaner, more refined final product.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1820

Dimensions

Length

14 in

Diameter

5-1/8 in

Material

Metal