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Fireplace shovel

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-3855

Description

splayed tray, straight iron shaft; tapered brass handle with three rings, ball finial,

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

1977.203.1AB

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

33 1/2 x 7 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.203.1A

Places

Possibly
Possibly

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