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Kettle Tilter

Additional Title(s)
  • Wrought Iron Kettle Tilter
ClassificationsTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Dateca. 1780
Mediumwrought iron
Dimensions16 1/2 x 18 x 2 1/2 in. (41.9 x 45.7 x 6.4 cm.)
DescriptionWrought iron pot tilter; an 18th century form for use in the fireplace; mounted on a custom display stand.
Markings Measures 6 in. across the bottom where the hooks hold the handle of the kettle. This means that the kettle must have a handle that is at least 6 in. across or more.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of Jonathan and Karin Fielding
Status
On view
Object number2016.25.120
Skimmer
Unknown, American
ca. 1770
Object number: 2016.25.126
Toaster
Unknown, American
18th - 19th century
Object number: 2016.25.128
Hearth Fork
Unknown, American
late 18th - early 19th century
Object number: 2016.25.134
Oven Peel
Unknown, American
ca. 1790
Object number: 2016.25.135
Pierced Spatula
Unknown, American
n.d.
Object number: 2016.25.130
Pipe Tongs
Unknown, American
ca. 1750
Object number: 2016.25.131
Broiler
Unknown, American
n.d.
Object number: 2016.25.124
Fry Pan with Long Handle
Unknown, American
18th century
Object number: 2016.25.125
Pipe Tongs from the F. Frost Sawyer House
Unknown, American
18th century
Object number: 2016.25.119
Large Broiler
Unknown, American
late 18th century
Object number: 2016.25.122
Broiler with Grease Collector
Unknown, American
late 18th century
Object number: 2016.25.123
Boot Scraper
Unknown, American
ca. 1790
Object number: 2016.25.117