Fireplace crane

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace crane

Entry/Object ID

VC.2002.32

Description

Two movable iron pieces for holding pot over fire, round bar attaches to fireplace wall, has wide round piece at bottom, other piece has ten cut out notches for adjusting height, piece curved up at end to hold pot, has engraved curved design with circles decoration, has handle to move between notches.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1900 - 1991

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Stamp on one side "TS".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

27 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

2-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 27 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (68.6 x 8.9 x 6 cm)

Material

Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Worn and rusted throughout, some pitted areas.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

20th century reproduction of 18th century piece.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Keeper's Room/SE