Wafer iron with two long iron handles cross to form a hinge with two flat iron pieces inside of flat iron pieces: crisscross design adorns both inside areas of iron; on side where corner is worn appear the initials "CVB(?)"; also "1748" appears on iron.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
circa 1748
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
8-1/2 in
Length
26 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 26 in. (21.6 x 66 cm)
Material
Iron
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: One side corner worn away. Poor, rusted. Chipped at end of iron. Severe pitted corrosion. Pattern severely damaged.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Kitchen