Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head
Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head

Rare 19th Century Wrought Iron Socketed Reaping Hook Blacksmith Forged Tool Head

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Antique Blacksmith Hand-Forged Socketed Sickle / Reaping Hook Head

Era: 19th Century (Circa 1800–1850s)
Material: Wrought Iron / Early Steel
Description:
Up for sale is a fantastic, authentic piece of early agricultural history. This is a primitive, hand-forged socketed sickle (reaping hook) tool head dating back to the 19th century.
Unlike later mass-produced versions that feature a thin metal tang driven into wood, this early piece features a beautifully wrapped tubular socket with an extended, flattened reinforcement tail. The tail features early square-punched holes designed to accommodate hand-wrought square nails or early rivets.
Condition Report:
Overall Condition: Good antique condition with a beautiful, authentic dark aged patina.
Metal: The wrought iron shows heavy, genuine pitting and oxidization consistent with a tool that is 150+ years old. The metal remains structurally solid with no active flaking rust. Metal has a thin clear laquer coating for protection.
Edge & Shape: The curved blade retains its original shape and tapers nicely to the point. The blade is unrestored.
Selling as pictured 062526 GP