Colonial Wrought Iron Hetchel Sheep's Wool Comb 1700s
Similar Sale History
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
DESCRIPTION: This is a hand carved wooden sheep's wool comb from New England, circa 1700s. The handle on the sheep’s wool comb is carved with the “Stockade Pattern”. Settlements sprang up all through New England during 17th and 18th centuries. Wooden forts with a stockade fence ten or twelve feet high were built enclosing cabins to shelter the early setters from native American Indian attacks. The “X” is a crude symbolic representation the conflict between the early settlers and the Native Americans. Sheep and their wool were of great importance for the survival of the long New England Winters. A sheep's wool comb was an important tool for combing and straightening the fibers so that they could spin the wool. The sheep’s wool comb has handmade long teeth wrought iron nails. MEASUREMENTS: 12 1/2 inches long and 5 inches wide. Teeth are 5 inches long.
Condition
The sheep’s wool comb is in excellent condition other then one nail has gone missing with an age appropriate patina.
Buyer's Premium
- 0%
Colonial Wrought Iron Hetchel Sheep's Wool Comb 1700s
Estimate $350 - $500
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Milton, DE, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Related Searches
TOP