Unusual primitive apple picking rake. Used to rake applesthat had fallen on the ground. Hand fashioned piece dates to the last quarter of the 1700s to the early 1800s. There are four elongated pegs and each peg was fitted into existing holes located in the rake. The warm patina and smooth surface on the handle could not be better. The body of the rake was hand carved iyt if wiid, We assume the hoop was fitted with a sack for collection. 88"
PERIOD: Early 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United States
SIZE: 88"