Antique Rogers & Nellis Hay Mow Rafter Grapple Patented March 1870 Cast Iron

Patented March 1, 1870 In Pittsburgh, PA. Appears to be cast iron. How many of these still exist? It's difficult to even find information, but I found pictures and the actual patent information. Fully functional and no damage to note.

Writing is legible and appears well stored. A totally unique specimen of Americana! Vintage Rogers & Nellis Rafter Hay Mow Grapple, Pat. Scissor function on grapple is in good free working condition. This tool was used in hay mows of barns in the early days to be moved around on the rafters as when they brought the hay slings up into the mows so hay could be dumped in different areas.

Overall length is 17 closed. A unique item of days gone by. The item "Antique Rogers & Nellis Hay Mow Rafter Grapple Patented March 1870 Cast Iron" is in sale since Wednesday, February 03, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Pulleys, Block & Tackle". The seller is "coinwarlord" and is located in Saugerties, New York.

This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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