Fireplace Crane

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Fireplace Crane

Description

Wrought iron fireplace crane terminating at its hanging end with a pintle and a stepped and partially flattened rest to support the crane. Cast in two pieces fired together.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1750 - 1780

Time Period

mid 18th century

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Possibly made locally in what is now Damariscotta but then Nobleboro, Maine (then Massachusetts)

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

32.5 cm

Length

79.5 cm

Material

wrought iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good