Old French Scythe GERVI – EMPURANI, Ardèche, 19th Century

ID: k02551
Kategorie: Technology/Equipment
Unterkategorie: Tools
Standort: Altes Geschäft

Zustand: Gebraucht

Beschreibung: An old hand-forged agricultural scythe of French manufacture, marked on the blade GERVI – EMPURANI and with two circular medallion marks. The manufacturer operated in the municipality of Empurany in the Ardèche department, and his products gained a good reputation in the 19th century; various spellings of the name Gervi/Gery/Gervy and Empurani/Empurany are documented. The blade is fitted with a short wooden handle. Condition corresponds to age and use, surface corrosion, patina, abrasions, and other traces of wear.

1 200 Kč / €50