This 18th-century iron salamander is a traditional hearth tool used for finishing and browning food. Forged entirely from iron, it features a flat, circular plate attached to a long handle, allowing it to be heated directly in the coals and then held over dishes to apply intense radiant heat—similar to a modern broiler.
Salamanders were commonly used in both domestic and professional kitchens to toast breadcrumbs, brown the tops of puddings, glaze meat, or finish pastries. Their straightforward design made them a practical and essential tool in open-hearth cooking.
Durable and historically accurate, this salamander is ideal for living history demonstrations, reenactments, or historic cooking enthusiasts seeking to replicate 18th-century culinary techniques with period-appropriate tools.
