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1912.55.55

“Lazy back” tool for tilting a kettle.

1912.55.55

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Collection type
Object
Description
“Lazy back” tool for tilting a kettle.
Long description
“Lazy back” tool for tilting a kettle. Made from iron with a straight shaft that has a curved point at the end. This is secured to a semi-circular section with projections at the end that curve upwards. There is another handle secured to the side, loosely nailed to allow it to be moved, which has a small projection coming off of it at an angle. [ASh [OPS move] 21/10/2016]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Edge Partington
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 48 mm, Width: max 322 mm, Length: max 449 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.55.55

Search terms: Tool, Food and Drink, Vessel, Cooking Tool, Cooking Vessel, Food Accessory

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