Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Roasting jack
Object name
Roasting jack
Date
1820-1860
Medium
Brass, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 18 x 7 in. ( 45.7 x 17.8 cm )
Description
Sheet brass roasting jack with cylindrical body and shaft with cast brass handle at top; rotating cast iron wheel and brass key for winding up jack.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.124
Marks
stamped: on key door: "GEO SALTER & CO/IMPROVED/I WARENTED"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.