17th century fireplace accessory

18th century wrought iron castle crown. The crown was reserved exclusively for meats treated by salting or smoking, which allowed the preservation to be extended. The kitchen clerks also hung the game they smoked directly in the fireplace. The crown was placed in a dry, airy place and hung from the ceiling by a rope with a ring attached to the ceiling and a hook attached to the wall. For a trendy decoration in a kitchen above a central island or transformed into an original fixture.