Object number
51/1203
Description
Deaccessioned. Please note that this object no longer forms part of the Museum of English Rural Life collection, and so cannot be accessed at our institution.
This is a steel skewer holder whith a loop at the top for hanging and two prongs at the bottom from which the skewers were suspended. It dates from the nineteenth century.
Physical description
deaccessioned
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'Skewer holders have been in use form mediaeval times, but the earlier ones were made of thick iron plate. This one is made of steel, and consists of a shaped stem with a loop at the top for hanging, and two lateral prongs at the bottom on which the skewers were suspended. It is 4.5 inches in length.', Victoria & Albert Museum No. M350, 1917.
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
Object name
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