Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

iron

Dimensions

Overall (handles closed with clasp): 3 1/8 x 9 in. (7.9 x 22.9 cm)

Creation Date

1800 – 1840

Description

Cast iron waffle iron with two rectangular plates with heart, diamond, and flower shaped grids, attached to wrought iron handles with eight shaped clasp at handle terminis.

Marks/Inscription

cast: in relief on waffle iron exterior: "1"

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1179