Chestnut Roaster

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Artifact Overview

Chestnut trees produce an edible fruit that has been a popular treat for thousands of years among people throughout the world. Since chestnuts are harvested in the fall and are perishable, they tend to be associated with late-year and winter celebrations. Roasting chestnuts is a common way to prepare them. This undated roaster is decorated with an image of William Shakespeare.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Chestnut roaster

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

38.309.1986

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 6.625 in
Length: 23 in

Inscriptions

on lid: SHAKESPEARE on underside of handle: RP584583
Chestnut Roaster