Mended and Mended and Mended Again, Very Much Loved 19th Century Wooden Carrier decorative iron Straight in Sturbridge

Straight in Sturbridge

not at all noticeable when laid flat

and appears to have creatively constructed from a mix of found parts

5” x 1 7/16” x 1 3/8” t and in very good condition

fantastic colors and bold

Mended and Mended and Mended Again, Very Much Loved 19th Century Wooden Carrier decorative iron Straight in SturbridgePerhaps not everyone will appreciate the beauty of this, but I love an object that has had it life extended many times over, one repair after another layered on top of the last. Photos give a good sense here, including of the original fat dovetailed corners of this carrier, and its wonderfully shaped original high rising handle. Over time, pieces added to extend over splits, nails reinforcing older nails, metal strips extending across the bottom to