Cast brass and wrought iron shovel: handle consists of elaborate finial above column; wrought iron length ends in flaring rectangular-shaped terminus with tab-shaped rattail on back of shovel; shovel is an asymetrical flaring horseshoe shape with sloping sides.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1785 - 1810
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
5-1/4 in
Length
32-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5 1/4 x 32 1/8 in. (13.3 x 81.6 cm)
Material
cast brass, Wrought iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Bottom of shovel chipped. Scattered dents.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Van Cortlandt Family
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
VC.58.798 - Fireplace tongs - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
VC.58.798-.799 bought with andirons--lot $400.00
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Dining Room
