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Hob-Grate

ca. 1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 67.3cm
  • Width: 136cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
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)
Collection
Accession number
M.424-1936

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Record createdSeptember 4, 2001
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