Antique TOC Lathe Bat - Very Cool/Unique
 

Here's a neat offering you don't see often... one of the earliest Lathe Bats I can recall seeing. Based on the wood, and the blunt barrel-end, I am estimating this Bat to be from the 1900 - 1910 era. The Bat's end is flat.. not rounded like more recent models from the 1920s - on.

The condition is superb... ultra tight and handsome grain, and no chips, cracks, etc. Just a near-perfect example!

The unfinished portion of the knob-end is longer than on most lathe bats... measuring 3 1/2" in length. The Bat portion itself measures 33 1/2"... for a total length of 37". A very cool piece to display, and demonstrate insight as to how these bats were made.

This is a rare piece that would fit beautifully with any vintage or antique Bat collection. The price is $229 + $9.50 shipping = $238.50 total.

Please email or PM, if interested. Best offers considered, but please make them reasonable. If you need a reference, please contact Leon, or check my feedback under ebay seller, "perezfan".

Thanks for looking,
Mark

Very nice piece Mark! Great example of bat evolution and production.