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Lot 256: Early Primitive Bentwood Grain Sieve with Carved Wood Stirring Paddle
2026-11-07T15:00:00Z
Start price: $25
Estimated price: $150 - $250
Lot 256:
Early Primitive Bentwood Grain Sieve with Carved Wood Stirring Paddle
Description
American 18th or 19th century primitive (Likely Native American) agricultural winnowing tool set. Featuring a large circular grain sieve constructed from a single piece of wide band of ash or hickory bentwood, secured with period hand set fasteners. The bottom consists of an intricately woven square lattice wood splint mesh designed for sifting flour or grading grains. Accompanied by its scarce and desirable matching hand-carved split tongue stirring paddle. Measuring approx. 20" diameter by 3 3/4" tall rim and 22 1/2" long paddle. In good age appropriate condition with some areas of losses to woven mess base, see photos.
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