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RARE 19TH C ENFIELD CT SHAKER TURNED MAPLE LONG HANDLE DARNING TOOL OLD SURFACE

$ 8.18

Availability: 23 in stock
  • Type: Kitchen Equipment
  • Date of Creation: Pre-1800
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Region of Origin: US-Northeast
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Material: Wood
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Style: Americana

    Description

    RARE 19TH C ENFIELD CT SHAKER TURNED MAPLE LONG HANDLE DARNING TOOL OLD SURFACE
    RARE 19TH C ENFIELD CT SHAKER TURNED MAPLE LONG HANDLE DARNING TOOL OLD SURFACE
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    Description
    AN EXTREMELY FINE 19TH CENTURY ENFIELD, CT SHAKER COMMUNITY CARVED LONG HANDLE "DARNING" TOOL IN MAPLE AND STILL RETAINING AN OLD GRUNGY SURFACE AND PATINA.
    ENFIELD, CT COMMUNITY, CIRCA 1840-1860.
    A FANTASTIC PIECE DIRECTLY FROM THE NORTH FAMILY OF ENFIELD, CT SHAKERS.
    A VERY RARE EXAMPLE, MOST THAT WE SEE ARE SMALLER PIECES, THIS ONE IS 9" TALL.
    ALTHOUGH THE ENFIELD, CT SHAKER COMMUNITY WAS CLOSED IN 1917, THE NORTH FAMILY DISBANDED IN 1913.
    A FEW OF THE REMAINING SHAKERS FROM THE NORTH FAMILY DID NOT MOVE UP TO THE SHAKER COMMUNITY IN MAINE BUT RATHER ASSIMILATED BACK INTO THEIR NON-SHAKER FAMILIES IN ENFIELD.
    THIS GREAT WALL PEG WAS ONE OF THOSE PIECES THEY BROUGHT OUT WITH THEM WHEN THEY LEFT.
    I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE NEALY ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT THEY BROUGHT OUT.
    MANY OF THESE PIECES WERE DISPLAYED OVER THE YEARS AT ANTIQUE FAIRS AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY EXHIBITS.
    A WONDERFUL HAND CARVED LONG HANDLE WOODEN DARNING TOOL OUT OF MAPLE IN OLD SURFACE AND PATINA.
    IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND READY FOR YOUR COLLECTION.
    A GREAT EXAMPLE OF EARLY SHAKER COMMUNITY WOODEN-WARE USED BY THE SHAKERS THEMSELVES.
    Minor surface losses as seen.
    9" long AND 5" across.
    Typical wear and imperfections with age.
    Low starting Price and NO reserve.
    DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE I AM INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.
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    Shipping
    We generally ship within five business days of receiving your cleared payment. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE USUALLY SHIP ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AFTER THE SALE.  MOST OF OUR ITEMS ARE SHIPPED FEDEX OR USPS.
    Please understand that we are out on the road for most of the week trying to find the items we sell. Because of the nature of our items we cannot determine the shipping until after the sale. Over sized items such as furniture can take a few extra days.
    Local pick up on larger items is available. If you win more than one item on the same day we will gladly combine shipping.
    DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE WE ARE INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.
    Terms of Sale
    Returns: Returns are accepted for a full merchandise credit. Please contact us within 3 days of receiving your item if you have any problems or concerns. We will gladly come to an amicable resolution if there is a problem with an item. We stand behind each of our descriptions but please remember mistakes can be made. Please contact us with any problems before leaving a negative Feedback or low DSR Star Rating!
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