adjustable ring stand
Date1870-1930
Inventory Number1998-1-1589
ClassificationStand
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions47.6 x 33.4 x 20.5 cm (18 3/4 x 13 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionA stand consisting of a vertical rod on a base made of two metal strips with curved ends in the shape of a cross. Attached to it with a clamp is a metal ring stand with a grenade-shaped handle.
Signedunsigned
FunctionMost likely for holding a vessel that is being heated by a burner from below. The handle may also function as a counterweight.
American
Date: mid 19th-early 20th Century
Accessories: little bag with rubber from the feet of the base
Object number: 1997-1-1219
Date: 1890-1930
Object number: RS1425a
Date: 1890-1930
Object number: RS0505
Reynolds Metal Company
Date: circa 1944
Accessories: see Description for itemized list
Object number: 1997-1-0796a