SOLD Wonderful 19th C. American Folk Art Painted Iron Wall Six Hook Hanging Rack checker pieces 19th c at the youngest

19th c at the youngest but I think perhaps a good bit older than that

on a grain barrel or something of that sort

Page size is approx 8" x 11"

I love the long handle of this old wooden spoon or ladle

but none in brass

SOLD Wonderful 19th C. American Folk Art Painted Iron Wall Six Hook Hanging Rack checker pieces 19th c at the youngestAmong my very favorites of the week, and ever what a marvelous combination of functional form and exuberant expression. And it is old. I presume the zigzag snaking of the iron wire arching between the vertical and horizontal parts of the hanger was meant to help lend stability and balance against the wall (increasing surface area a bit), but what a joyful way to do it (and it reads almost as if two heads facing each other, noses touching, too.) Then