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Collection of 5 18th century carding combs in wrought iron and wood
They are all different
These tools could also be used to disentangle hemp to make ropes
Very nice forge work
A comb has an interesting awl-shaped grip
It was used to make splices in ropes
All these tools are in very good condition, brushed and waxed
normal wear: missing 1 tooth at 1 and some peaks on the one with short claw
width: 19.5 cm, 13.8 cm, 13.4 cm, 15.5 cm
long: 21cm, 21.5cm, 20.2cm, 14.1cm
The awl-shaped one: width: 8 cm long: 13.9 cm awl: 35.1 cm
Ref: LQ65TRCDI0