18th Century English Antique Iron Hand-Held Lark spit

An 18th-century English antique hand-held lark spit.

With a pair of prongs/tines to impale a bird or other meats. These devices were placed in front of the fire grate / hearth where the meat would gradually cook.

This example has a turned wooden carry handle and brass ferrule and shaped iron twin-stem, the upper with decorative knop, the lower with a rotating pair of tines.

This would look good added to any collection of early kitchenalia.

Provenance – Unknown.

Condition – Good. Please refer to the images. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.

Size  – Length 29 cm (11 1/2″)