Perforated Ladle

This item at Smith’s Tavern is a flat metal spoon skimmer, strainer, perforated ladle with a hearth hook handle.  As noted in its description, this tool was used to skim fat or other materials from hot liquids (like soup).

 

If anyone does know more about this type of device, please email the Historical Society with this much-needed information.

 

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Location:	Panel 8
Length:	75 cm
Width:	2 cm
Weight:	214 g