Pair of wrought iron cresset spit dogs

Pair of wrought iron cresset spit dogs, with ratchet uprights which are engaged by adjustable hooks to support a spit, with cresset (open cup) at top for holding cup or candle, English, 1600-1700

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
1973-508
Materials:
whole, iron
Measurements:
height 635 mm
width 265 mm
depth 490 mm
type:
spit dogs
credit:
Victoria and Albert Museum