Posted 10 years ago
Mayor24
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A friend found this in a barn in Florida. I have no clue as to what it is. Any ideas?
Any help would be appreciated.
The long piece is 18" long
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Colonial hanging pot hooks for cooking over a fireplace. Great piece! Love it!
**Fireplace Trammel
A different design from yours, but the same tool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18th-Century-Antique-Ottoman-Iron-Fireplace-Trammel-Chain-Blacksmith-Forged-5ft-/111207031992
Thanks Tom61375
Hi Mayor24,
tom61375 has it - its a type of trammel also known as a pot hook or crane hook used for cooking over an open fireplace. Its an unusual one in the way the bottom hook is attached. The top hook fits over the bar (fixed bar) or the crane (pivoting bar) and hangs down, the bottom hook is adjustable in height by looping the circular links over the lower hook. Its hand made and dates to the middle of the 19th century - possibly a bit earlier - its a very nice and genuine example of its type - it links back culturally to Ireland or UK - clean it, wax it and enjoy. a-matt
You are very welcome Mayor24! =)