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19th-Century Style English Antique Iron Adjustable Down-Hearth Toasting Fork / Lark Spit
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19th-Century Style English Antique Iron Adjustable Down-Hearth Toasting Fork / Lark Spit
Description
19th-Century Style English Antique Iron Adjustable Down-Hearth Toasting Fork / Lark Spit
An English iron lark spit/toasting fork. Likely to be of 20th-century origin but in the 19th-century style.
These devices were placed in front of the open fire on a hearth and used to cook very items.
With a decorative finial in the shape of a hook, a plain stem, and a single, adjustable arm with a fork with two tines. The arm can be moved up and down the shaft and is held in situ under tension from an iron spring.
Supported overall on a tripod base.
This is a good decorative item that would suit any period fireplace or country kitchen.
Provenance – Unknown.
Condition – Good – Please refer to the images.
Size – Height 38 cm (15″)