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Hob-grate
Robert Adam, born 1728 - died 1792 - Enlarge image
Hob-grate
- Place of origin:
Falkirk (town), Scotland (made)
- Date:
ca.1780 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Robert Adam, born 1728 - died 1792 (possibly, designer)
Carron Iron Co. (maker) - Materials and Techniques:
Cast iron
- Museum number:
M.424-1936
- Gallery location:
Ironwork, room 114a, case WS
Physical description
Hob-grate made of cast iron with panels of relief decoration. Each side is cast in relief with a medallion containing a shaped female figure suspended from a riband. Carved front of three bars, with a pierced apron.
Place of Origin
Falkirk (town), Scotland (made)
Date
ca.1780 (made)
Artist/maker
Robert Adam, born 1728 - died 1792 (possibly, designer)
Carron Iron Co. (maker)
Materials and Techniques
Cast iron
Dimensions
Height: 67.3 cm, Width: 136 cm
Descriptive line
Cast iron hob-grate possibly designed by Robert Adam and cast by the Carron Co. of Falkirk, ca.1780
Categories
Household objects; Metalwork; Ironwork
Collection code
MET
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