Indian fishing iron basket used on the bow of a canoe or by hand at night off shore to light the waters for night fish spearing of frog gigging. A scarce hand held iron cresset-only one we have seen. 38.5 inches long with the 17 inch wood handle, x 11.2 inches x 7.25 inches iron basket. It held pitch pine knots or grease soaked rags or rush pieces. 2nd half 18th century. Out of an old New England collection. [ Third party shipping-see Terms for local shippers. ]

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