Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: French Drawing Room

About this object

The handle, like that of the shovel, is made of two bulbous shapes. It is fastened to a wide piece of flexible steel which allows the rods to squeeze together for lifting.

Made from:

Gilt bronze -- steel

Made in:

France

Date made:

18th c.

Size:

75.6 cm (29 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.65.2

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973