THIS HAND IS CARVED FROM WALNUT. WE BELIEVE IT HAS A STAFF CARVED WITH THE HAND TO ALLOW IT TO BE USED TO PUSH BAKING ITEMS IN A BAKE OVEN. IT HAS DETAILED CARVED NAILS AND IS 36" LONG. IT HAS MINOR BURN MARKS AND WEAR ON THE STAFF, MID WAY UP. FOUND IN PA. 30 YEARS AGO AND IS OFFERED FROM OUR PERSONAL COLLECTION. DATES TO C. 1820-1850.    

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