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Fireplace shovel

Part of the collection: Metals

Popularization note

Fireplace shovel Fireplaces that were used to heat rooms were accompanied by fireplace accessories for two purposes – the practical and the decorative one. They were made up of the following: fire dogs, pliers, a shovel, poker, a hook, a brush, a bellows to keep the fire going (usually wooden, leather-clad), a stand, and a fireplace screen, a piece of sheet metal placed at the front of the fireplace. These products were subject to various fashions, and their looks changed with the dominating art style of the time. The majority of fireplace equipment at the Łańcut castle museum stems from the time from the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century, and is made of brass, gilded bronze, steel, and originating mainly from England, France and Poland. The ash shovel from the Potoccy collection, made of steel, is English-made, from the beginning of the 19th century. It is composed of a concave blade, extending outwards, and a long, round holder. The holder is decorated throughout half its length with nodes, and ends in a stylised baluster decorated with garlands, leaves and pearls.

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Information about this object

Author / creator

unknown

Dimensions

width: 73 cm

Object type

Metals

Technique

cast, metallurgical

Material

iron, brass

Creation time / dating

18th century

Creation / finding place

powstanie: England (Europe)

Owner

Castle Museum in Łańcut

Identification number

S.1512MŁ

Location / status

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