Spit, clockwork; Salter's; CT77.155
Spit, clockwork
About this objectClockwork spit; a brass roasting jack with cast iron balance wheel. Made in England by Salters. This implement was used to roast meats over an open wood fire or coal-fire grate. Meat would be hung on the adjustable hooks on the balance wheel, which was hung over the fire under the 'bottle jack' - a clockwork device used to rotate the meat, ensuring even roasting.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Place Made Medium and Materials
processed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass
processed material, metal, iron
Embossed on bottle jack: "SALTERS / ECONOMICAL / WARRANTED"
Techniquecast
Techniqueembossed
Measurements
h 390mm x di 160mm
Medium
technology, home economics, cookery
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type Object numberCT77.155
Rights CommentsThis object is from
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Meat was not hung from the Jack over the fire. It was hung next to the fire, so that it was heated from the side, as it spun.