Reaping Hook

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Reaping Hook

Description

Forged blister steel hook with a wooden block shaped handle

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Blacksmith

Date made

1780 - 1810

Time Period

late 18th early 19th centuries

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

According to Jeff Miller is of nice quality.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Blade

Length

48.5 cm

Dimension Description

Wooden Handle

Length

11 cm

Material

Metal (steel), Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good