Carved in one piece the rolling pin is 20” long including handles. The roller itself is 13”. The roller is 13” in circumference. The wood may be maple. Definitely hand carved.
This belonged to the owner’s great, great grandfather and had a small removable plaque on it that said Henry Johnston 1894. Acquired at estate sale.
Hi Catherine,
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Because Mearto's values are for auction purposes; we frequently base our valuations on recent auctions. The prices realized on rolling pins at this link provided the basis for my valuation:
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=antique%20rolling%20pin&sort=-saleStart&status=archive
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique maple rolling pin
late 19th Century
The cylindrical pin with turned bulbous handles.
20 inches long overall
CONDITION: with wear commensurate to age and use.
PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale, purportedly once owned by Henry Johnston
$20-30*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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