Spanish: Spit; Spanish; 18th-19th century; Iron; This wrought iron object was created by a Spanish craftsperson in the 18th or 19th century. It takes the shape of a horse and rider perched above fleur-de-lis scroll work. A spit for roasting meat would have been placed in the rack created by the horse's tail. The spit could be moved up and down in the rack to adjust the cooking temperature.; Overall: 16 1/8 x 13 3/4 x 14 in. (41 x 34.9 x 35.6 cm)