Fireplace shovel

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace shovel

Entry/Object ID

VC.2002.33

Description

Wrought iron fireplace shovel. Knob at the tip of the handle has four rounded facets and a flat top; handle is circular in section until about 2" from blade, where it becomes rectangular. Flat blade has a 5/8" deep lip where it joins handle, tapering to no lip at edge.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1675 - 1725

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4-5/8 in

Length

28 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 28 in. (11.7 x 71.1 cm)

Material

Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Center of blade has hole all the way through, approximately 1/2" x 1/4". Also 1 1/4" x 1" indentation around hole on top surface. Old corrosion on blade. Edge is significantly worn from use, proper right.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Storeroom/Curatorial Storage