Early American Turned Wood Carver’s Mallet dutchess The two-armed central stalk

The two-armed central stalk

One of the tips of one of the hooks has been broken

This cup was likely manufactured by the Scovill Mfg

A large freestanding steel coat rack featuring 28 double-arm hooks mounted on two horizontal bars

Early American Turned Wood Carver’s Mallet dutchess The two-armed central stalkc. 19th century; Northeastern United States Massive hand turned wooden carver's mallet showing extensive surface wear and a beautifully aged from decades of use. The piece is fashioned from a single block of hardwood, its rounded head and tapered handle balanced for striking chisels and shaping joinery. Cracks and surface checking throughout the head attest to long service in a traditional woodworking, cooper's, or stone carver's shop. T Heavy use