Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000
Maple, pine, bent hickory handle, original deep red stained finish on all surfaces, exceptional patina, four finely shaped fingers with symmetrically placed copper tacks, tagged in Ed Clerk's handwriting “Mt. Lebanon, NY Shaker carrier in completely original condition, c. 1840.”, (note: a classic Shaker oval carrier and one of the best), 8 1/2″ h (to top of handle), 14″ l, 10 1/2″ w, (ex. Ed Clerk).