Primitive early 19th C Flax Comb or Hetchel

Price: 395.

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This is an incredibly great, Vermont "flax comb". It is in wonderful condition with 79 individual hand done iron spikes with rose heads. The wood is cherry with two hanging holes. Shows nice wear. This important early American tool was used to split, straighten and clean flax fibers to a type of thread that was woven into a linen fabric. It measures 20"L X 7" W X 7 1/2"H. A great sculptural piece that is the best example of an early flax comb I have seen.