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

Made:
1700-1850 in Sussex
Pot hook, one of two, with ratchet, Sussex iron

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Pot hook, one of two, with ratchet, Sussex iron
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Iron ratchet pot hook, one of two, 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

Details

Category:
Metallurgy
Object Number:
1957-29/2
Measurements:
overall: 600 mm x 150 mm
type:
cooking tool and equipment
credit:
Public Museum and Art Gallery (Hastings)