Rare! 47! Antique 19th C Wood Iron CRANBERRY BERRY RAKE SCOOP Long Handle Nice

  
For sale is a truly Rare! Antique 19th C New England CRANBERRY RAKE with Long Handle 47! Most berry rakes are built with short handle for bending over to scoop the berries. This one will save the harvesters back! The long handle and the rake back is made out of one piece of wood, likely oak.

The whole piece glow with warm reddish patina rarely found in primitive farm tools. The teeth are made out of solid iron, not as fragile as the common wooden or tin teeth rakes, very sturdy and designed to last many generations. All teeth are present and most of them straight. A few did warped a little, but still quite functional. It measures approximately 47 tall, 10 wide at the rake end, and 9 deep measured at the teeth.

There is a split on the wooden back of the rake due to old age. Despite the appearance, the wood there is not moving, still quite tight and sturdy. It would be a great conversational piece to add to your antique farm tool/ early Americana collection. It would also be quite timely if you are looking for something to save your back for the upcoming cranberry season! Antique 19th C Wood Iron CRANBERRY BERRY RAKE SCOOP Long Handle Nice" is in sale since Sunday, July 25, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Primitives". The seller is "marblemill" and is located in Townshend, Vermont. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Size Type/Largest Dimension: Medium (Up to 30in.)
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Type: Tools
• Category: Antiques
• Color: Dark Wood Tone
• Date of Creation: Unknown
• Style: Americana
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Material: Wood
• Featured Refinements: Cranberry Rake
• Region of Origin: US, New England
• Maker: Unknown