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19th Century American Ball of String Holder

About the Item

A whimsical 19th century American string holder in shape of a ball of string. The weight of the holder keeps it in place, but opens up when picked up. We have a similar one in our kitchen that we use to truss chickens, tie bundles of herbs for cooking, or to wrap packages with.

Dimensions:

Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)

Style:

Country (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Traces of old chippy paint.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: RIGHTPROPER02551stDibs: LU3738313506522

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