Hob-Grate
ca. 1780 (made)
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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.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast iron and steel, carved and pierced |
| Brief description | Cast iron hob-grate possibly designed by Robert Adam and cast by the Carron Co. of Falkirk, ca. 1780 |
| 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. |
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| Gallery label | HOB-GRATE
Cast iron and steel
England; c. 1790
Probably designed by Robert Adam (1728-92)
The grate was probably cast by the Carron Company of Falkirk, Scotland (founded 1759), one of the pioneering manufacturers of decorative cast ironwork. John Adam (1712-92) became a partner in 1763 and with his brothers James (1732-94) and Robert produced a series of elegant railings, stoves, fireplaces surrounds and hob-grates with panels of relief decoration. The Neo-classical motifs on this example are very characteristic of the Adam brothers' work.
Museum No. M.424-1936(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | M.424-1936 |
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| Record created | September 4, 2001 |
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