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Mid 19th c. Brass Fireplace Roasting Bottle Jack

$350
£266.56
€307.25
CA$489.65
A$550.33
CHF 286.60
MX$6,693.39
NOK 3,667.37
SEK 3,477.75
DKK 2,293.13
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About the Item

ABOUT A clock work, wind up "bottle jack" or "fireplace jack" is a rotisserie device used to keep a roast or bird turning in a fireplace to cook evenly. Signed "John Linwood Warranty," this antique from England dates from the mid 1800's. The original brass key winds up the spring mechanism and works well, turning a few revolutions in one direction, it then reverses for even cooking. The 6 1/2" diameter iron wheel has adjustable rings to attach several items to roast. CREATOR John Linwood Warranty. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850-1860. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Brass, Metal, Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing one ring. DIMENSIONS H 17.75 in. Diameter 6 in. HISTORY A far better option was the bottle jack which derived its name from the shape: the mechanism is housed inside a brass cylinder shaped like a bottle.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Machines SKU 0391stDibs: LU1280245907742

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