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Firedogs were used for supporting large logs on the fire to stop them rolling outwards. Larger firedogs with hooks on the face of the upright were known as spit dogs and would hold the meat roasting spit. This is a pair of spit dogs with three hooks for holding the spit at different levels and a cup at the top for holding the bowl of fat for basting. They came from the Town Hall, Wembley.

pair of spit dogs; iron; good condition