Iron

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Iron

Entry/Object ID

SS.64.83

Description

Charcoal-burning box iron of brass: the brass bottom (rounded on the back and pointed on the front) is attached to the body by iron fixtures inside the body with copper heads; the body of brass, seamed at the front bears four elaborate openings; the body also has copper rivets attached to iron fixtures which secure the hinge for the top and a copper eye; the top of wrought brass holds a case brass hook which intersects the hooks to secure the top; the two brass elements which attach the maple handle to the top are not identical.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-3/4 in

Width

3 in

Length

5-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 3 x 5 7/8 in. (12.1 x 7.6 x 14.9 cm)

Material

brass, Iron, copper, Maple

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Missing pin on hinge which secures top to bottom. Interior oxidized and has some corrosion; also has greenish-white areas that are likely remnants of copper cleaner; dent toward back adjacent to cut out; wooden handle has numerous scratches and gouges particularly at the ends.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Second Bedchamber/NW