skummers

Updated: May 26, 2025

It will readily be understood that the necessary basting of meat roasting before the fire involved the use of ladles and other utensils before the modern cooking appliances were invented. Most of the old vessels were strong and lasting, and the materials employed in their construction were iron, copper, and brass. To these may be added basting spoons and skimmers, in many places called "skummers."

Fred. W. (Frederick William) Burgess - Chats on Household Curios