Two Scythe Handles

Name/Title

Two Scythe Handles

Description

Two wooden scythe handles. Hollowed with iron loop at one end held in place by a collar at one end and a nail at the other. These are also known as scythe nibs.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1840 - 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1850.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle 75.138.1.A

Length

14.8 cm

Diameter

4.5 cm

Dimension Description

Handle 75.138.1.B

Length

14.9 cm

Diameter

4.5 cm

Material

Wood, Metal (iron)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Metal parts are rusted.