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18th Century Wrought Iron Chimney Jack
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18th Century Wrought Iron Chimney Jack

18th century
Description

An 18th century blacksmith made wrought iron chimney jack. These were used hung over a fire with cauldrons hanging from the hooks. The saw blade shaped piece is to adjust its height.

In good order

The dimensions below are to its maximum height.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Wrought Iron Chimney Jack to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1233306
Dealers Internal Reference
2103
Description
An 18th century blacksmith made wrought iron chimney jack. These were used hung over a fire with cauldrons hanging from the hooks. The saw blade shaped piece is to adjust its height.

In good order

The dimensions below are to its maximum height.

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Wrought Iron Chimney Jack to the 18th Century.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233306
Dealers Internal Ref
2103
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks.
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Archive I An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks.

18th Century Wrought Iron Chimney Jack

Archive II An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View II
Archive III An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks. View X
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 190
Items Sold 750
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks.
18th Century Wrought Iron Chimney Jack
Ref: SA1233306
An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron chimney jack featuring a notched adjustable mechanism, decorative fleur-de-lis motifs, and three hanging hooks.
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  • ObjectFireplace Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWrought Iron
  • ColourAged Charcoal
  • MotifsSawtooth ratchet, Fleur-de-lis terminals, Suspension ring, Triple hooks
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Georgian fireplace accessory is an 18th century blacksmith-made wrought iron chimney jack in an aged charcoal colour. The piece consists of a suspension ring at the top, a vertical saw blade shaped notched adjustment mechanism, a central horizontal bar, three hanging hooks with fleur-de-lis terminals, and decorative undulating ironwork above the bar. Measuring 130 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 18 cm deep at its maximum height, it shows handmade forging texture throughout its dark metal surface. Historically used hung over a fire with cauldrons suspended from the hooks, this item serves well today as a decorative focal point within a fireplace alcove, period inglenook, or rustic farmhouse interior. It hangs securely from a ceiling fixture or internal chimney bracket, providing authentic historic character and traditional craftsmanship to living spaces and historic properties.

FAQs

A chimney jack or trammel hook was suspended inside a large open fireplace or hearth to hold cooking pots and kettles. The adjustable ratchet mechanism enabled cooks to alter the height of the vessel over the flames to regulate heat.

These items were individually hand-forged by local blacksmiths using wrought iron. The process involved hammering hot metal to form saw-tooth notches, suspension loops, decorative terminals, and sturdy hooks without modern welding techniques.

Authentic period pieces show hand-hammered surface irregularities, split rivets, and dark surface oxidisation or patina built up over centuries. Modern reproductions often exhibit uniform machine-cut edges and synthetic coatings.

An antique chimney jack can be displayed as architectural salvage within an inglenook fireplace, mounted on a feature wall, or repurposed in a kitchen to suspend copper pans and dried botanicals.

Dust the surface with a soft brush and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax or beeswax using a soft cloth. Avoid water and harsh chemicals to prevent rust formation and maintain the natural dark patina.
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