Bidspirit auction | FOLKSY OHIO WHETSTONE

FOLKSY OHIO WHETSTONE - Possibly Montgomery or Montgomery County, 2nd half-19th century, poplar. Whetstone embedded in a carved box, the top of which is incised ”HENRY HILL RICH AMOS MONTGOMERY OHIO, ” and on the underside ”DAVID KERNS.” 8.5” long. Together with a period knife, 8.5” long. Provenance: a distinguished Midwestern collection. Affordable, in-house shipping is available for this lot. Please contact us for a quote. Condition: Original finish with wear; had a hinge at one end that is now missing.