Object number
51/432
Description
This iron girdle plate would have been hung over an open fire by the handle and used for baking oatcakes, scones and cakes. It was used at Papplewick Hall, Nottinghamshire, the donor's family home, from 1860 and then at Goldwell in Newbury, Berkshire, from 1916.
Physical description
1 girdle plate; metal (iron); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'The girdle plate was used at Papplewick Hall, Nottingham, from 1860 onwards and from 1916 at Goldwell, Newbury, (Berks). // It consists of a solid round iron plate 16 inches in diameter with a half hoop handle surmounted by a ring for hanging on a pot-hook. The handle is bolted to a short piece of metal, in its turn rivetted to the plate. The handle swivels on the bolt and folds down when not in use. There is a loose band, which holds the handle in place. The girdle plate measures 11.25 inches in height to the top of the handle. // See also 51/431.'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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