Material

iron

Purpose

This gridiron was utilized for hearth cooking over an open fire. The grill would hold pots, pans and Dutch ovens containing food to be cooked. The long handle made it easy to grab it out of a hearth.

Creation Date

19th century

Date Details

According to 300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles (Franklin 446), gridirons were utilized throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for hearth cooking. Because there are no markings on the gridiron above to identify its maker, a specific date for this item was unobtainable. It is reasonable however, to state that this item could have been used in the eighteenth century but due to its very good condition, it is more likely that it was operated during the nineteenth century.

Kitchen Artifact ID

K129