Fireplace poker

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace poker

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.26

Description

Wrought iron fireplace poker with turned bronze finial, plain round wrought iron poker shaft: turned at 90 degree angle at bottom; angled piece is flat with round edge; turned bronze finial with round dome-shaped top; steel head at top connects brass piece to wrought iron shaft.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1899 Date made: r. 1800 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-5/8 in

Depth

7/8 in

Length

17-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 7/8 x 17 3/4 in. (6.7 x 2.2 x 45.1 cm)

Material

Bronze, Wrought iron, Steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: worn throughout.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.62.241 - Fireplace tongs - Part of set SS.62.239 - Fireplace shovel - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Front Guest Bedroom

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial