Iron metal 'roasting-jack' with a square shaped frame and sprung arms attached to toothed supports. A heavy chain is attached to a metal loop, and a smaller chain is attached to a four pronged disc. For the associated fire grate see 1945.11.146 .1. [RH [OPS move] 4/9/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Iron metal 'roasting-jack' with a square shaped frame and sprung arms attached to toothed supports. A heavy chain is attached to a metal loop, and a smaller chain is attached to a four pronged disc. For the associated fire grate see 1945.11.146 .1. [RH [OPS move] 4/9/2017]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Somerset Glastonbury
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source George Miller & Son
Date / Period: Date made: 1700-1800
Date collected: By 1945
Acquisition information: Donated: 1945
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Wrought, Process Cast, Process Nailed, Process Riveted
Dimensions: Depth: max 315 mm, Width: max 530 mm, Length: max 642 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1945.11.146.2

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