Two iron ratchet pot hooks from Sussex, Britain, 1700-1850

Made:: 1700-1850 in Sussex

Two iron ratchet pot hooks, suspended from bar or chimney crane over open fire to support a cooking pot at adjustable heights above the fire, Sussex, Britain, 1700-1850. Typical example of most popular type of pot hook from 16th century onwards

Iron ratchet pot hook from Sussex, Britain, 1700-1850

1700-1850

Iron ratchet pot hook from Sussex, Britain, 1700-1850

1700-1850

Details

Category:: Metallurgy

Object Number:: 1957-29

type:: cooking tool and equipment

credit:: Public Museum and Art Gallery (Hastings)

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