Object number
59/240
Description
Clay pipes in need of cleaning were placed in a pipe rack such as this one, which is made of wrought iron hoops joined by parallel bars. It could be hung over a fire by the ring at the top, or stood in the fire on the four feet. It is English-made and dates from the eighteenth century.
Physical description
1 pipe cleaning rack: metal (iron)
Archival history
Pre-MERL list / description – [Victoria and Albert Museum] ‘Ironwork objects for transfer to Museum of English Rural Life, Reading ... No. 8. Pipe-rack. Wrought iron. A cylindrical frame for resting on four feet, with handle above. For holding clay pipes when placed in the fire for cleaning. English: 18th century.'
Production place
England
Production date
1700-01-01 - 1799-12-31
Production period
Eighteenth century
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 405 mm
- Height 190 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_3051.tif - High resolution image
