Lot 194: Shovels and Pitchfork

Large maple and tiger maple snow shovel, blade rimmed with sheet metal, carved from one piece, initialed “G.M.W.”, c. 1840-1850, (sold WHA, 9-4-05 Doug Towle auction, lot 357), 44″ l; Narrow bladed shovel, maple and tiger maple, carved from one piece, possibly for grains, 36″ l, 8 1/2″ w; Oak pitchfork, three tines, carved maple separators, long tapered handle, (sold WHA, 9-4-05 Doug Towle auction, lot 371), 59″ l; (ex. John Broome collection). 

$400-600