Description: Up for sale is a neat antique wood scythe sharpening stone holder. This treen holder dates to the early 1800s, if not slightly earlier. Farmers wore these out in the field. It carried a sharpening stone that they would use to sharpen the scythes in the field (rather than walk back to the barn to do it). This one shows lots of usage wear (inside especially). They wore a hole in the bottom (the sides are worn out internally as well). The outside features a great dry original surface. No repairs. No touch ups. Tip has some wear and loss. Top edge has a section worn down from sliding the stone in and out. It is signed I.R. in two spots. I guess these could be the person who made it but might be the owner's initials too.I'm unsure of the wood. Piece looks more European than American. Found in the Midwest US.
Price: 95 USD
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
End Time: 2024-03-06T13:25:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
Type: Tools
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed: Signed
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: Naive, Primitive
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: Unknown
