Skewer

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Skewer

Entry/Object ID

VC.2002.5

Description

Long flat skewer, narrow rectangular iron bar, has three rectangular slit openings, tapers to diamond shape with curve on one end, other end bent at 90 degree angle and then bent again at 90 degree angle for handle, used on andirons of fireplace.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1/2 in

Depth

2-3/4 in

Length

26 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 26 in. (1.3 x 7 x 66 cm)

Material

Iron Wrought

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Worn, rusted.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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