Ash Shovel and Poker

Name/Title

Ash Shovel and Poker

Description

Wrought iron ash shovel and poker with rounded looped ends to handles.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1830 - 1850

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1840.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Shovel

Width

14.5 cm

Length

129 cm

Dimension Notes

Width is of shovel.

Dimension Description

Poker

Length

131 cm

Material

Metal (Wrought iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The shovel shows signs of pitting.