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fireplace crane

fireplace crane

A wrought-iron horizontal bar, once commonly attached to the rear wall of a fireplace and pivoted so that it could be swung out at any desired angle over the fire; often served as a support from which to hang pots and kettles. Also see randle bar and trammel.
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