An American Channeler composed of dark brown wood turned handle. At one end is a leather strap (for hanging?) at other end is a brass ring. Into the brass ring fits a vertical iron component. On either side of the central component is another iron component that is affixed by means of a threaded screw. Screws change the distance between the components.
Made/Created
Date made
1850 - 1950
Place
* Untyped Place
USA
Dimensions
Width
1-3/8 in
Depth
1-3/8 in
Length
6-1/4 in
Material
Wood, Iron, Brass
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
McClay, Albert and John
Provenance
Notes
Object owned and used by John McClay, circa 1854 and his son, Albert McClay, circa 1908-1977. Object donated, in 1993, by Wayne Cunningham, son-in-law to Albert McClay.