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Downhearth toaster

Description

A late 18th century wrought iron downhearth toaster; three-legged trivet with integral candle-holder beneath stand; sprung swivel fork holder; extendable fork with six tines attached in pairs to a shaped plate; joints riveted over; fork plate replaced.

  • Measurements

  • Length

    390 mm (fork)

  • Height

    290 mm (trivet)
    573 mm (total)

  • Diameter

    206 mm (trivet)

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust