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ANTIQUE #SA1088039

Georgian Spit Jack

£1,550    $2,068    €1,842
George III forged iron and steel weight driven spit jack; a decorative front plate with scrolls and a stylised pigs head. The flywheel and handle associated.
 
Southern England circa 1770.
 
Front plate 11.75 inches high.
 
A logical development of the lantern clock, the spit jack, so named after the kitchen boy that it was instead of, was usually made by a clockmaker. The purpose, by means of weights and gears, was to turn the meat before the fire in order simply to achieve an even roast.
 
 
Internal Reference: 5317
Antique Number: SA1088039
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Antique #SA1088039, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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