Well, Lacie stepped up onto the train that crisp fall morning back in 1901 and made her way out west to Eagerton's farm. She ended up marrying the handsome young Jon Eagerton and after a few years filled their home with three more daughters and loads of more laundry. Through the years, Lacie never let Jon forget that the old Anchor Brand wringer was neither efficient or expedient. For their 25th anniversary, Jon bought Lacie an electric washing machine--they lived happily ever after.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Here's a piece of laundry history, an antique wooden Anchor Brand clothes wringer complete with wood handled iron crank and wash tub clamps. The printing on the wringer notes a patent date of 1898. Printing also says, "LOWELL'S ENCLOSED COG WHEELS" and includes all the features of the product. It is approx.14" wide, 14" tall and 3" thick plus the crank extends out 11" and the top screws add another 3". This wringer makes a great accessory for a farmhouse chic laundry or displayed in a country restaurant or shop.
CONDITION:
The wringer is in really nice shape for its age. The crank and rollers turn smoothly. The roller rubber is still there but nicely cracked with age. The wood frame is in good condition with no splits and the brand name imprints are still readable. The metal nuts and bolts and other hardware have some surface rust but again is in really nice shape for its age. One of the top tension bolts is slightly bent but it still operates.
This is a heavy item (over 17 lbs) so USA shipping only. Note we may detach the crank for packing-it will be included of course.
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