Salter Clockwork Roasting Jack

Description:

Salter Clockwork Roasting Jack, England, 19th century, brass cylindrical body, the top marked 30, Salter, Warranted, internal spring-powered clockwork mechanism for roasting meat or poultry in the fireplace, hooking on the meat or poultry, after winding the jack it revolves constantly for even cooking, ht. 14 in.
Estimate $200-300

Mechanism currently working.


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