Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 4, 2023: Winter Americana Day 3

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 2094

FOLK ART DECORATED HARDWOOD LARGE FLAX HATCHEL / HECKLING COMB

Estimate: $100 - $200
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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
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$100,000 $10,000
FOLK ART DECORATED HARDWOOD LARGE FLAX HATCHEL / HECKLING COMB, long rectangular board with large hanging hole at top and cut-out bootjack to bottom, overall punched decoration including a heart, set with central hand-forged spikes clinched through the board and secured by two iron bands. Original natural surface. Fourth quarter 18th/early 19th century. 32 /2" x 11" board, 5" H spikes.
Provenance: From a Shenandoah Valley of Virginia private collection.

Condition

Very good as-found condition, early iron staple repair to break above hanging hole, several spikes with bend, expected wear.

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