Object number
57/378
Description
A ram shaped hearth ornament, which may be a door stop. From c.1850/1900.
This lead hearth ornament, which may instead be a door stop, was found in the donor's house when he moved there. It is shaped like a Ram. It is thought to date from c.1850/1900, and is very similar to another one seen locally which was used as a door stop.
Physical description
1 ornament: metal (lead)
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Hearth ornament // Late C19 // Presumed local. // See enquiry form. // Post Card thanks sent. For previous letters see file 57/350 etc. // [pencil sketch] // Hearth Ornament - Blackface Tup (Ram) // Age // 1850/1900 // Who made it and where? // Believed local - several of these are still in use in some local farmhouses. Cast iron blackleaded. // Who used it and where? // Was found by myself some years ago in buildings of an old farmhouse nearbye [sic] where I formerly lived. // How was it used (if not obvious) // Generally as a hearth ornament on blackleaded hearth with burnished steel fender. An exactly similar one is used as a door stop in a local farmhouse. // Any other information // I am not at all sure if this is the type of thing you want but thought it as well to offer it.'
Production date
1850-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century, second half
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