New England, first half 19th century, well carved from a single block of burl, holes carved to accommodate respective finger sizes, 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3/4 in.
Provenance: Don Olson Fine American Antiques and Folk Art, Rochester, New York, October 2023 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $1,295); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Literature: Illustrated in Good Wood, Steve Powers, 2009, page 28
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Don Olson Fine American Antiques and Folk Art, Rochester, New York, October 2023 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $1,295); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
early and probably original surface in a fine state of preservation, typical smoothing, indentation to middle of bar
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