Art, Gold & Silver, Primitives & Rare Books
Lot 293B:
Description
Antique cast iron beehive form string holder or twine dispenser, a classic general store countertop utility used for dispensing wrapping twine for packages and parcels. The piece features a ribbed beehive dome lid with central string guide hole and removable interior plate allowing twine to feed smoothly from within. The flared base with decorative spiral motif provides stability on the counter while the black painted cast iron surface shows honest age and wear consistent with early store use. Measuring approximately 7.25 inches tall by 6 inches in diameter, this practical yet decorative piece is strongly associated with late 19th to early 20th century mercantile counters and remains a highly desirable country store collectible.
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