Ladle, Hot-metal

Name/Title

Ladle, Hot-metal

Entry/Object ID

1992.025.002

Description

Heavy cast iron ladle 1 1/2 inches deep and 2 1/2 inches in diameter with a pouring spout on each side that extends 1/4 inch over the edge. The ladle is connected at the throat to a steel handle 11 9/16 inches long with a hole in the end. PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS: This was found in the blacksmith shop that belonged to Roderick Pendleton, Eva's father-in-law.