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

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

$ 79.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Vintage
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Rogers & Nellis
    Hay Mow Grapple
    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!
    Below is a description.
    Recently an Ebay member states these as being used to move railroad ties. Could be. As anyone mechanical will have heard, necessity is the mother of invention. So it may have had multiple roles.
    Vintage Rogers & Nellis Rafter Hay Mow Grapple, Pat. Mar. 1, 1870. 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. Good clean working condition. Overall length is 17" closed. Scissor opening is 9". Scissor closed is 2". A unique item of days gone by.
    Rogers, S.
    Grapple
    Mar. 1, 1870
    100,330
    Patent Data Above