Wooden washing “machine”
02 March 2019
Description
Squarish in shape 21 inch high 26 inches long 21inches wide . All dark wood? Not sure what kind . Has pumping handle with gears on top and opened to round paddle like agitator?
Provenance
It came from on old barn I think! On an old Kentucky farm with old house?
Acquired from
Other
Other
For sale
Maybe
Maybe
Answered within
2 days
By George
Mar 04, 19:49 UTC
The specialist needs more information
Ann demarco
Mar 06, 01:48 UTC
Thanks Georg for the information! Very much appreciated
George
Mar 06, 11:00 UTC
Dear Ann,
You are very welcome. Please contact us for further questions and feel free to upload more items in a new request.
With kind regards,
Georg
Dear Ann,
Thank you for your request. The presented object is a washing machine with the measruments of 21 inch high 26 inches long 21inches wide. This is a manual driven washing machine which mainly just moves the fabric to clean it. It was made out of iron compartements and mainy out of wood. Sadly I cant decide what sort it is but it looks like some parts are made out of nut wood and some parts out of pine wood. This piece is also not so easy to date but it could be made in the second half of the 19th century or in the early 20th century. There is a small market for pieces like this and it is not easy to find an collector.
This piece is in good condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 100 to 200 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With best regards,
Georg