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Fireplace Shovel

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1768-1799

GUSN

GUSN-17362

Description

Hand wrought shovel with curved shaped sides. Iron shaft surmounted by brass finial of four graduated turned and incised rings, the largest being octagonal.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shovels
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Shovel, Fireplace
Shovel, Fireplace

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29 x 5 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1963.388D

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