Displaying objects from Earl's Kitchen

James II Livery cupboard - Cupboard - 17th c
A James II period Oak Court Cupboard with typical baluster supports to the upper section. The lower part having doors carved with the West Country double heart motif etc. Well carved overall. Back boards and top mouldings missing.

Bombard - Alcohol container - 18th c
A black leather jug – 18” high sometimes known as “Black Jacks”. Large ones are also known as “Bombards”.

Hot water bottle - Bottle - 19th c
An early 19th century Copper Hot Water Jug of half-round form.

Bell metal mortar - Kitchen accessory - 17th c
A Large Bell Metal Mortar with an inscription in Latin around the lip. “P. Dawsonme fecit pro Randolfus Stroder Phar Novi Castra 1663” (P. Dawson made me for Randolfus Stroder, Pharmacist) etc.

Circular brass skimmer - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
A late 18th century Circular Brass Skimmer with iron handle.

Turtle shells - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
Three turtle shells, 2 large and 1 small dated 1782.

Brass skillet - Kitchen accessory - 19th c
A Brass Hanging Skillet, 8 inches in diameter, 4 inches deep.

9 pewter plates - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
One Charger and a set of 8 small matching Dublin pewter plates by John Heanly, 1760 – 1798. Presented by Trustees. Poor condition.

Pewter charger - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
A Pewter Charger. 18th Century. Purchased by Trustees

Firedog - Fire accessory - 20th c
Large fire dog (one of pair)

Firedog - Fire accessory - 20th c
Large fire dog (one of pair)

Wafer Irons - Fire accessory - 17th c
A pair of late 17th century Wafer irons, the inner surfaces decoratively incised. These were used in making wafer bread for the Mass, but their use was not entirely ecclesiastical.

Fire tongs - Fire accessory - 18th c
Large Heavy Poker and Tongs

Fire Crane - Fire accessory - 18th c
An 18th century wrought iron Fire Crane elaborately ornamented.

Standing kitchen mortar - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
A large oak Standing Kitchen Mortar.18th Century

Pewter Plate - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
Pewter Plate. 9½ Inches in Diameter. Purchased by Trustees.

Pewter charger - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
A Large Irish Pewter Charger. 18th Century

Glass bottles - Bottle - 18th c
Glass bottle

Glass bottles - Bottle - 19th c
Glass bottle

Brass skillet - Kitchen accessory - 17th c
Brass skillet, or small pot used for cooking

Brass skillet - Kitchen accessory - 17th c
Brass skillet, or small pot used for cooking

Bell skillet - Kitchen accessory - 17th c
One of two large bell metal skillets with long handles. 17th century. (One with very worn legs).

Bell skillet - Kitchen accessory - 17th c
A bell metal Skillet with long handle, late 17th/early 18th century. Badly damaged. Purchased by Trustees.

Farmhouse table - Furniture - 17th c
A 17th century Kitchen Table with thick single plank top, trestle ends and central stretcher. Very wormed.

Bronze skillet - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
A bronze Skillet with long handle, early 18th century.

Beer barrels - Alcohol container - 20th c
Guinness casks

Beer barrels - Alcohol container - 20th c
Guinness casks

Copper cauldron - Kitchen accessory - 18th c
A Circular Copper Cauldron.

Brass preserving pan - Kitchen accessory - 19th c
A Brass Preserving Pan with fixed handle. Early 19th Century. Purchased from Castle funds.

Reproduction leather picards - Alcohol container - 20th c
Leather blackjacks