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Pothook

Object Name:
Pothook
Object ID:
1972.518.11
Description:
Swivel hook. Wrought iron. Top portion vertically elongated loop with enlarged and flattened bottom end that has central, horizontal hole in it. Through the hole passes a vertical shaft with rounded head. Round shaft extends downward, becoming flattened bar that turns upward to form hook. Very end of hook thinned and turned over onto itself for decoration. Top of shaft is forged, slightly-flattened hemisphere. Shaft diameter at top: 0.6". Inside vertical distance of hook is 1.5". Vertical space in top loop: 3.2". Horizontal space: 1.1".
Material:
Metal
Iron
Dimensions:
W-1.8 L-8.8 D-2 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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